Growing up in a disciplined household entering into Air Force Basic Training as a green 17 year-old wasn't too much of a shock. I was used to being organized, responsible, and aware of my surroundings. Most of the other airmen adapted rather well also. Even though your average teenager thinks they know everything, they're pretty … Continue reading What the Military Taught Me About Individualism
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Rebuilt: Unexpected Lessons in Resilience
I remember on February 19, 2004 getting a call from my doctor who was to inform me of some test results from a biopsy that was taken a few weeks prior. I had just come home from a military deployment from Afghanistan in late 2003 and was officially diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Why I Chose … Continue reading Rebuilt: Unexpected Lessons in Resilience