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TAKING OFF THE ARMOR

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Warrior to Patriot Citizen: Transition Your Military Service and Skills to Your New Civilian Adventure

Warrior to Patriot Citizen: Transition Your Military Service and Skills to Your New Civilian Adventure

Whether you reached retirement, are medically retiring, or have decided to separate; your time has come. This book is here to help.

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Taking Off The Armor

Welcome to The Taking Off The Armor!

Apr 26, 2021

Taking Off The Armor

Apr 26, 2021

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Shedding Layers: A Veteran’s Impudent Perspective

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Oct 23

A depressed-looking statue with frost across his entire head/face.

Oct 23

I’ll Have the Extra-Large Serving of Wisdom — Hold the Indoctrination

*Original article published in At Ease magazine (Fall 2024)

Sep 25

Two men, each in a hole. One is sitting defeated, while the other has figured out a way to thrive. A visual depiction of struggling versus thriving.

Sep 25

The Research Is In, There Is A Secret To A Long Happy Life

But also a struggle for many Veterans

Jun 10

Older gentleman smiling and connecting with younger guy with a red beard in maroon baseball cap

Jun 10

Meaningful Memorial Day

Please do not thank us.

May 27

Image of a Veteran Cemetery showing a rolling hill of thousands of white headstones honoring our fallen heroes.

May 27

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The Taoist Online

6 Things That Should Make Veterans Go ‘Hmmm…’

Thoughts on reflection and growth

Mar 29

Image of a man with a beanie hat, glasses, and t-shirt pondering thoughts. Background are mountains and semi-cloudy sky, blurred out.

Mar 29

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The Taoist Online

Do You Check On Yourself As Often As You Check Instagram?

Maybe it’s time for a reset

Mar 16

Gentleman in gray tshirt with denim overshirt leaning on a window sill checking Instagram on his phone.

Mar 16

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How Stoicism and Einstein Can Help Us Move Forward

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Feb 27

Einstein stoically sitting on a swing up on the ceiling in a corner.

Feb 27

Storytelling Showdown: Why Sharing Is Caring

(Even When It Is A Bit Annoying)

Feb 19

The people storytelling while sitting on a ledge.

Feb 19

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Exhausted by Words: A Reflection on the Venomous Culture of Communication

Image credit: Meme Binge on Flickr, CC 2.0, unaltered

Feb 12

Puppy on a leash, exhausted, laying in the walking path, with eyes closed, not wanting to walk. The caption reads “I’m done. Carry me.”

Feb 12

TAKING OFF THE ARMOR

TAKING OFF THE ARMOR

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Hi! Donna Hoffmeyer is the name behind the writing. I am a Veteran, Mom, nurse, writer, educator, blogger, and podcaster. Here to share issues impacting milita

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