Author Archives: Cheryl Hanson

Addiction Habits

When you were in service, there were many chances to blow off steam, and you have had your chance to find time to go on drunk benders, and to try some illegal substances.  It is really important that you remain … Continue reading

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Dealing with Stress: Message to Family Members

What may be easy for some people, the noise, the normal day-to-day concerns of life, working, and new technology can be very difficult for returning soldiers.  Often they have been in isolated areas of battle, away from normal society, and … Continue reading

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A Satire of War : Not a Funny Topic

I don’t know about you, but the following video disturbed me, and this is what it was intended.  We all take our freedom, and our place in history too lightly.  It is my pleasure to be here, writing to you … Continue reading

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Support our Soldiers: Message to Family and Friends

The best way to support our country, is to support our troops directly.  Here are some great ways to support our troops, and bring them great advice, support, and let them grow now as individuals upon the return to civilian … Continue reading

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Your New Year is Now

If you are working on returning home, and you have decided that the time is going to be difficult, then it will be.  There are many ways to avoid becoming too negative in your new life.  Here are some steps … Continue reading

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Find Your Passion

Being a soldier makes you a passionate person, and a hard worker.  You are not a dedicated lazy person, you are someone who is willing to work for what they believe in.  It is who you are!  When you leave … Continue reading

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Regime to Choices

Civilian life is not an easy transition for most soldiers.  Coming from a life where you are given orders, have no choices to make, to an ever growing crazy world of decisions and choices, is a difficult path for most … Continue reading

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Providing for Yourself and Your Country

The best thing you can do for yourself when you return back to civilian life, is find a purpose and a goal.  The many issues associated with this initiative can be very difficult to ensure success, but your goals should … Continue reading

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Alan Greenkees Request

We are asking everyone to say a prayer for “Darkhorse” 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan and they have lost 9 Marines in four days. Praying for all our soldiers. PLEASE REPOST. … Continue reading

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New PTSD HBO Documentary

If you have yet to hear about this new documentary, there is a great amount you could benefit from this new show,” Wartorn”.  This documentary is critical to our nation’s history, as the pain soldiers experience has not been solved, … Continue reading

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