33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps Today marks 33 years since I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in my adult life. I was scared at… Continue reading 33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
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Coming to Terms With Being a Marine Who Never Went to War
Coming To Terms with Being A Marine I have written about this before and I stumbled upon this article from the New York Times Magazine that may help others if they have the same problem. I can so relate to this as an active duty Marine for 10 years and I never saw any action.… Continue reading Coming to Terms With Being a Marine Who Never Went to War
Dealing with Just Being
Dealing with Just Being Since I left the Marine Corps in 1998, I have had a constant problem with feeling like I belong. I have done countless hours of community service, which I enjoy, but it never really filled the gap. I have thought about joining a veterans group, but to be 100% honest with… Continue reading Dealing with Just Being
I’m Guilty!!!
I’m Guilty I’m not sure if it is technically Survivor’s Guilt or what? I’m not sure what you would call it, but I feel guilty. I feel guilty when I’m a buzz-kill and ruin the mood or vibe of those around me because dealing with me is such a burden. I know dealing with myself… Continue reading I’m Guilty!!!
Weight Gain
Weight Gain Growing up, I was as skinny as a rail, my freshman year in high school I was 6′ tall and wrestled at the 126-pound weight class, I was really skinny. When I joined the Marine Corps at 19 and I registered at 145 pounds. That was at the very bottom of the scale… Continue reading Weight Gain
Talking with Family and Friends
Talking With Family and Friends From the very start of all of my neurological issues, I have been very open and upfront with my friends and family. I figured that I had two options, option one is to curl up in a little ball in the corner and cry in self-pity, or option two I… Continue reading Talking with Family and Friends