Tag: depression
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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…
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My Very Unhealthy Relationship with Food
Way back, when I was tiny Zander, I wasn’t permitted to snack outside of meals very often. The old school way of parenting was that children should be seen but not heard, and all food consumed was during 3 meals. The Boomers and their parents missed the boat on this. By the time I was…
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Fairytales and Future Dreams
My life feels like a fairytale today. School starts soon in our state and I need to get the children back from my ex this week. We are meeting halfway between our respective cities. My wife and I decided that we wanted to do our own thing a few days before we have to meet…
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In Felix’s Memory
Facebook is a mess over Felix’s death. There are people who Felix was close to who continue to assert that he was male. And then a lot of people who claim that they didn’t know and therefore it can’t be true. A large group of other people are spending a lot of time and energy…
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Two quick (or not so quick) things
Yesterday was a goofy day. I woke up yesterday to the news that Republicans in the Senate changed their vote for the PACT ACT, which is designed to help veterans who have been exposed to toxins while deployed to the Middle East. It makes the process of applying for VA benefits easier for veterans. Currently…
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Broken Piles of Junk…or not?
I took my wife to a doctor’s appointment this morning and then dropped her off at work afterwards. It’s a stressful appointment for her and I am more than happy to go and be present for her. On my way back home, I saw this pile of wood and debris from a house being demolished.…
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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…