Life-Changing Advice for Veterans & Their Families

            In today’s society and culture veterans and their families are finding it very difficult to cope and adjust to life outside the military. Some of the issues that arise for veterans range from mental health, physical and adapting/integrating fully into the civilian world.             Mental health is a massive concern amongst all veterans and current service members. The military while on active duty has placed a stigma on seeking mental health for any reason while on active duty. This stigma remains when the veteran re-enters the civilian world. When a veteran finally wants to pursue that change in mental status, they go to the traditional mental health doctor. This did not work for me, nor did it work for my first business partner Jason who I found dead from a combination of prescribed medication and illicit drugs.              When a veteran separated from the military they are already in an active mindset. They are placed into a system that is somewhat structured but really a free for all called “Civilian Life”.  This is a massive life change that far too often most veterans are not prepared to transition. One of the key aspects to succeed in this civilian life is to “Set Goals” on a clearly defined path and find a mentor or coach.             Just as we had o...
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