That was coupled with a horrible support mechanism at the home front. For me it was a combo platter, and my darkness, masked by a lot of faking, lasted for more than a year.įor one, I missed the comradery of being a part of a unit where there is a level of intimacy with those surrounding you that can’t be found in many places. The lens through which we view life can become distorted by domestic issues, financial strife or an overwhelming workload. Years ago, I fell into despair, as many Americans do, due to a life-altering event.
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