Garden of the Mental Mystic

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Letting Go of Who We Had to Be

Letting Go of Who We Had to Be

Shedding old identities and allowing space for something softer to bloom.

Mar 25, 2025
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Welcome to Beyond the Uniform

Because military life doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

As the spouse of a retired soldier with PTSD, I understand firsthand the weight of this journey—the silent struggles, the moments of connection and distance, and the deep desire to help your loved one while also finding your own sense of balance.

Beyond the Uniform …

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