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We live in troubled times, and often it's hard to find hope. We struggle with a national dialogue on institutional racism and the “take a knee” protests in professional sports following the August riots in Charlottesville. Three hurricanes have devastated Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico as well as large parts of the Caribbean. Wildfires damaged or destroyed more than 15,000 homes and businesses...Read More


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A Tsunami of Need for Post-9/11 Military Coming Home

The Cost of Care for Post-9/11 Military

An Ocean of Potential in Our Post-9/11 Military

Rebuilding America: Opportunity on the Horizon With Our Post-9/11 Military

Gretchen spent a decade working with military in transition, earning her the affectionate name “The Veteran Lady.” This is an adaptation o...Read More


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Figure out where you are carrying burdens you don’t own.

Give burdens back to their rightful owners.

Protect your boundaries moving forward.

Finding peace of mind in hard times is a challenge, but it’s not impossible. When adversity hits, we often get paralyzed with shock and overwhelm. We forget that, no matter how bad the situation, there are always things we c...Read More


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Make a Resilience List. Remember you are strong and resourceful.

Make a Magic Wand List. Use adversity to your advantage.

Make a 1-2-3 Action Plan. Create a new goal or a new vision for your life.

Finding peace of mind in hard times is a challenge, but it’s not impossible. We are not helpless victims in the face of adversity. We are stronger than we give ourselve...Read More


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Is your fear real?

Is it your fear or someone else’s?

If the fear is real and it’s yours, how much does it matter?

Finding courage to conquer your fears

Fear is often our worst enemy. It can prevent us from finding hope, peace, and happiness. Something triggers us and our amygdala, the part of our brain that controls fear and pleasure, fires up. If fear...Read More


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