By VFW — 2021
"A dog or other animal in a veteran’s life is a great addition to the healing process."
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A veteran turned to art to try to heal his trauma. There he found solace and meaning. Now he helps others.
Like most veterans, I found the transition from military to civilian life a struggle—a tougher struggle than I had anticipated. For me, I found that one of my trickier struggles was with my identity.
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The classical hero’s journey involves a call to adventure, a refusal to go, crossing a threshold while battling internal and external monsters, and above all, sacrifice.