If you are a veteran returning home after your military service, you know how difficult it can be to return to society.
I know this first hand; I served my country for over fifteen years. I was deployed to war-torn countries, and spent many years of my life putting the needs of my country before myself and my family.
It can be difficult for regular civilians to understand our pain, as the military is such a specialized experience.
Have you experienced any of the five challenges listed below? If so, it is time for you to engage in spiritual healing.
Finding a new career path
In the military, many of the jobs are highly specialized and don’t translate well to the American economy.
While veterans may possess skills that are applicable to certain career paths, they can be difficult to locate, and feel like they serve less meaning than their time spent in the military.
It could be hard, for example, for a mechanic to go from working on military vehicles to regular civilian cars; the stakes just aren’t as high.
Coping with starting over
For many veterans, a return home feels like a complete restart.
No longer are veterans respected and addressed based on their rank and authority. Ultimately, the rank of “Sergeant” or “Lieutenant” doesn’t apply at home.
This can be extremely unsettling, as much of their identity and psychology has been built around rank and order. To lose that rank can feel like losing oneself—a very painful realization.
Psychological effects from traumatic experiences
Especially for soldiers who have seen combat, it can be difficult to leave the past behind.
Many veterans carry mental instability with them, making it difficult to pursue personal and professional growth.
PTSD, depression, survivors guilt, and susceptibility towards substance abuse/addiction as a numbing effect runs rampant in the veteran community.
Re-establishing a sense of self worth
In the military, there are clear goals and instructions for veterans to prescribe to.
At home, all of this structure and purpose is thrown out the window. Veterans must reevaluate relationships with loved ones, aspirations and goals, and what can bring them happiness.
This process isn’t easy, and can lead veterans down a dark path where they don’t feel like a valued member of society without the community they shared in the military.
Locating a new home
Many veterans spend years of their lives on bases far away from home: whether in the United States or abroad.
Upon their return, they have to choose a place to live—something that might not come naturally.
Many veterans are also seeking education at the collegiate level, and have to make a big decision about where to pursue such an endeavor.
How spiritual healing can help
With all these challenges, facing them down alone can be an overwhelming process.
That’s where spiritual healing is so powerful. Not religion—a commitment to bettering yourself and understanding your divine blueprint.
You are a warrior. You can overcome these challenges and rediscover your divine blueprint. At Ascended Warrior, we aim to:
- Heal emotionally and physically
- Release deeply ingrained trauma and abuse
- Experience unconditional self love
- Deprogram oppressive self-belief systems
- Build skills and confidence to thrive in the world
- Prepare you for future challenges and opportunities
I’ve been in dark places, but I’ve overcome them through spiritual healing.
I hope you’ll join our community of warriors and awaken your divine blueprint.