By Kim Parker, Ruth Igielnik, Amanda Barroso, Anthony Cilluffo — 2019
For many veterans, combat experiences strengthened them personally but also made the transition to civilian life difficult
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After my husband died, a silly catchphrase became a lifeline for me. Instead of wishing for a reality I couldn’t have, I embraced the circumstances I was dealt.
Many members of the public don’t have a clear understanding of what service means to people in the military. How do they honor their own? What kind of spaces and activities help them reflect and remember – beyond one day a year?
In addition to the tragic losses of life and health and jobs, we are grieving the losses of weddings, sports and the ability to buy eggs or get a haircut.