Posted on Feb 5, 2017

9 out of 10 Veterans Haven’t Done This; Have You? – Separating From Service

SSG Eric Burleson

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It's tough for us to grow out of military habits. Here's an article I wrote about differentiating from service to continue to grow. I welcome any comments on the topic.
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9 out of 10 Veterans Haven’t Done This; Have You? – Separating From Service

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SFC George Smith

Posted 8 y ago

It took about 8 years to break Old habits and retrain some of them... but some have never left or been given up...

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SSG Eric Burleson

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It's been three years since I separated, and I'm only just now getting better at behaving normally. Old habits die hard. Therapy has helped a lot, if only to help me see where my habits are actually hurting me or my family.

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SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity

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It's taking me some time but, I am transitioning. I'm making sure I take care of my family, give myself time, and do my best to left friends know when I withdraw from them it's not personal and I'm working through it.

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MSgt George Cater

Posted 8 y ago

I got married to my wife about halfway through the nine years I worked at a military college prep school as a TAC. She had to advise and help me convert to the fact that I was actually in a civilian job and

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MSgt George Cater

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....NOT still on active duty with 80 hrs/week being the norm. God bless my wife.

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Posted 8 y ago

I think I'm almost totally converted back civilian!......... and then my kids wake up and the Cadre in me comes screaming out!.... Hahahaha ha..... though it is true!

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9 out of 10 Veterans Haven’t Done This; Have You? – Separating From Service

9 out of 10 Veterans Haven’t Done This; Have You? – Separating From Service

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