Leaving the ADF can mean losing more than a job — it can mean losing the identity, structure and sense of purpose that came with it. This post looks at why that loss is real, why replacing it isn’t the goal, and practical, honest ways to start finding purpose after service again.
Father’s Day looks different for everyone, and for the Veteran community it can carry its own particular challenges. This note speaks to wherever you’re at this Father’s Day — away from your kids, with them, grieving a child, or missing your own father — because your wellbeing matters regardless.
Halfway through the year is a natural point to check in with yourself. Five small, realistic habits — not a full life overhaul — for steadying your mind and rebuilding a bit of structure, one week at a time.
Leaving the ADF means leaving behind a lot of built-in structure — including the routines that kept you physically and mentally grounded. Building new ones in civilian life is possible, but it looks different for everyone. This post explores what a sustainable wellbeing routine can look like after service, and how to make it stick.
