Category: Air Force

• No Apologies

  So two days ago, I was a little ahead. I actually had my therapy and med appointments today. My therapy appointment today was great. I was able to go a little deeper with her today and let her into a bit more of me. She listened and her facial expressions were very validating. The most […]

  zanderham13

  14th Sep 2022

  Air Force, Life, Mental Health, The Real Me

  depression, Mental Health

• We’re all beautifully damaged

  As I started on my journey after retiring from the military, I spent a lot of time thinking about my VA claim. It’s a ridiculous process where, after 20+ years in the military and going to the doctor just enough to take care of the most painful things, you have to fight for everything that […]

  zanderham13

  9th Aug 2022

  Air Force, inspiration, Life, Mental Health

  adderall, adhd, depression, Mental Health, ptsd, suicide

• The Coin

  I turned the large coin over repeatedly in my hand after she walked away. This moment didn’t feel real. I had just had a brief discussion with the Secretary of the Air Force right here at my work computer. I replayed her comments over and over in my mind as I continued to turn the […]

  zanderham13

  8th Jul 2022

  Air Force, Mental Health

  anxiety, depression, SECAF, USAF