Connecting Veterans, Building Community
Written by RECON Jack
Your found Your First Veteran Meetup that sounds interesting. Maybe someone sends you a link. Maybe you notice a gathering nearby. Maybe you have been thinking about meeting other veterans for a while, and this looks like a reasonable place to start. You check the date. Look at the location. Read the description twice. Then … Continue reading “Your First Veteran Meetup: What to Expect When You Don’t Know Anyone”
Written by RECON Jack
I Miss the People, Not the Uniform: Finding Your Team After Military Service Someone asks what you miss about the military. You think about the early mornings. The inspections. The waiting around. The plans that changed just when you thought everything was settled. Some of it, you could happily live without. But then you think … Continue reading “I Miss the People, Not the Uniform”
Written by RECON Jack
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. There are souls whose presence becomes woven into the fabric of our lives – family, friends, beloved pets, and those who become family along the way. Their voices, their laughter, the gentle sound of paws across the floor, and the comfort of simply … Continue reading “Those We Love Don’t Go Away; They Walk Beside Us Every Day”
Written by RECON Jack
For Veteran’s, panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and more are especially debilitating. While we get through it, it’s important to have an idea what is going on. First off, you’re not crazy, and there is more than likely nothing physically “wrong” with you. You’re just as f’ed up as the rest of us. That’s not to … Continue reading “It’s All About Emotions”
Written by RECON Jack
Editor’s note: From Tumblr to trauma blogs, this story has definitely made an impact all over the internet. It’s touched hearts spanning several generations, including our Veterans — I had read this story on another site advocating against Veteran suicide, and it blew me away. I contacted the author and was shocked at how fast I … Continue reading “The Morning After I Killed Myself”
Written by RECON Jack
It’s no surprise to Veterans that around Holidays, some days are more difficult than others. We get it. Civilians, we know you have PTSD too. While this is from a Veterans perspective, we hope it translates properly for you as well. First, understand and agree, that you are not alone. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading “Understanding PTSD”
Written by RECON Jack
Abraham Lincoln was quoted as saying “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” I think Lincoln means that we can be more effective when we are prepared. In other words, you can increase your personal productivity by taking the time to develop a … Continue reading “Sharpen Your Axe to Renew Yourself”
Written by RECON Jack
If you suddenly realize that in real life, you have a smaller circle of friends than you thought and you are trying to figure out how to fix it. Or, if you have acquaintances that don’t really seem to want to hang out with you. Or, if you’ve pretty much isolated yourself for so long … Continue reading “How To Make Friends”
