With a post published on 1 January 2020, you would expect this to be about the past. And it is. You might also expect it to be about the future, and it is that too. Several weeks ago, a new colleague turned to me during a break at an event Read more…
On January 1st, 2020, the third Head Space and Timing Book, Military in the Rear View Mirror, will be released on Amazon. Along with Head Space and Timing, and Combat Vet Don’t Mean Crazy, Military in the Rear View Mirror is a compilation of articles focusing on veteran mental health Read more…
And I said, “Fly on my sweet angel” – Jimi Hendrix The day before it happened, two days before, you had no idea that your life was about to change. It came as a shock, and unbearable truth that you couldn’t avoid: the tragic loss of someone you cared Read more…
Summary: Kacie Kelly oversees and manages policy, operational, and programmatic efforts on veteran health and well-being, including the Warrior Wellness Alliance. She manages strategic efforts to promote the partnerships, collaboration, and alignment among organizations that are so crucial to fostering the health and well-being of post-9/11 Veterans. Prior to this Read more…
Several years ago, in a community meeting, I was advocating for a stronger online presence for veteran resources in general, and mental health and wellness resources in particular. My argument was that those of us who are supporting veterans need to go meet them where they’re at…online…rather than set up Read more…
Forewarned, Forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory – Miguel de Cervantes My family and I were having a great time. That awesome show, Mythbusters, was going into it’s final season (with the original group). The hosts, Adam and Jamie, were doing a live tour. All of us are Read more…
Hello, faithful readers! Nothing much today, but this is the best way to get the message out to those who may be listening. I’ve had a computer malfunction, and so will be offline for a few days…likely no blog and no podcast this week. Thanks, as always, for your support! Read more…
Dealing with challenges in mental health after military service can be like being stuck in a tunnel, not knowing where to turn or how to get out. For many veterans, there are a lot of barriers against seeking mental health treatment for challenges related to their military service. Some of Read more…
One problem that many veterans face in their post-military life is how to manage ambiguity. I’ve experienced it myself, and seen many other veterans struggle with it. It’s not that we always need the black and white answer, just that we’re not used to no answer. “Give it to me straight” is Read more…
This article was an original op-ed published in the Colorado Springs Gazette on June 20th, 2018. You can see the original article here. According to a comprehensive analysis of veteran suicides, an average of 20 active duty military service members, non-activated Guard and Reserve service members, and veterans die by suicide every Read more…