Why Warriors Heart? I had been in the pit of despair years ago trying to use alcohol and drugs to quiet the screaming of my soul and the gnawing pain that seemed to never leave me. I have slain many of my demons. Therapy and increasing awareness and understanding helped me in my battle to become stronger than what tried to break me or keep me down. I understand the suffering, the shame, guilt, and lack of self love that create the foundation for substance abuse. I have PTSD, anxiety and episodes of depression. Because I have been there and I know how it feels I want to help others in any way I can. I want to honor our warriors. My Dad was Navy in WWII, his brothers served, and my son served in Iraq. My interactions with the warriors feel like soul food and I have actually had moments where I experienced a spiritual high from the raw truth and emotion in the interaction.
I feel blessed to be here in a culture of genuine caring and support.
I’m not ready to retire any time soon.
