A veteran sent me a quote with his response to the quote.
Challenge is a dragon with a gift in his mouth.
Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.
-Noela Evans-
"We all at some point in our lives have been challenged by some sort of dragon. When the battle is over and the dust settles only the strong will survive. That is how life goes for many of us. For our veterans, however, that is how it goes all the time, day after day, fighting one dragon after another, and often times alone."
-John- A Vietnam Veteran
As John writes, we have all experienced our own demons during our lifetime. Sharing fears lessens the pain. Feeling alone only increases the power of the dragon. Share your time over a cup of coffee or an ambling walk. Lend a book or lend an ear. In any way you can reach out to a veteran so he/she does not feel so alone.
Above all, listen!
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