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Half the things you’ve survived would destroy most people.

You signed up.

You gave all of you.

You pushed boundaries.

You challenged yourself in way most couldn’t fathom.

You decided you’d die for your country.

You went to war.

You put yourself in situations that would’ve killed you had the timing been right.

You experienced what is most people’s worst nightmare.

You learned you cannot in fact trust the people to your left and right.

You came home different.

You felt alone.

You felt like no one would understand.

You were told it’s all in your head. Suck it up soldier, mission first.

That stayed with you even after you got out.

You stopped asking for help.

The VA made that easy.

Different doc every time you go.

Tell your story till your numb.

Eventually you started numbing.

Putting yourself in questionable situations.

You stopped caring about yourself.

You became angry.

You became someone so far from who you used to be.

You aren’t alone.

Most feel the same as you

Alone. Scared. Uncertain. Depressed.

You cave.

Shut people out.

Close the world out because you’re scared of who you’ve become.

You aren’t alone.

You want to trust people.

You want to be whole again.

You want to feel the joy you used to feel.

Even in the scariest moments over there you had that spark of joy.

You crave that version of yourself.

You mourn that version too.

You were so brave.

You stood up when others sat.

You rose to any occasion.

You are the .45%

You are brave.

You are strong.

You are worthy.

No matter what you did.

You did your best.

You made a wildly strong decision with the information you had.

You had no idea what was ahead but you bravely walked that path.

You showed up even when you felt broken.

You loaded into the C130 scared but proud.

Proud of what you were doing.

Proud of yourself for doing scary things.

Proud to move toward danger for the American people.

Even after the hits came, you got back up.

Dusted yourself off and moved towards the fear.

Betraying you body for the cause.

You did that.

You sacrificed for your country.

You did it proudly.

You would do it again.

Even if everything turned out the same.

You don’t know who you are without that part of your life.

It made you the person you are.

You feel two powerful emotions at once.

Pride and sadness.

It’s been a journey.

One you walk every day.

Trying to stay above the sadness.

Trying to be proud of yourself

Trying to embrace who you are now.

Trying to not allow the darkness to never truly win.

No one truly knows the battles you face.

The fear, the hyper vigilance that never goes away.

You aren’t alone.

We all feel it.

Struggling but trying to live a new life.

Trying to put your best face on for your family.

Trying to show up as the person you want.

It’s a battle.

Everyday.

It’s intentional.

It’s the life of a combat veteran.

Showing up, even though we are scared shitless.

Showing up, running towards the fear of life now.

Showing up, even though you’d rather lay in bed and rot.

Showing up, even though fear today is debilitating.

Showing up, because that’s who you’ve always been…

The person running towards fear.

The person running to save the day.

The person you were all those years ago.

You feel them, still in there.

A tiny ember of that person still glows.

You’re still in there.

You feel it.

You can feel your twisted sense of humor.

You know you were given this life for a reason.

You know you still have a purpose.

You know you’re still here for a reason.

You know you’ve gotta stop comparing your pain.

You’re here.

You’ve gotta find a way to live.

To truly live.

To give yourself a chance to feel joy.

To give your family a chance to experience the real you.

To experience the person who showed up regardless.

Scared shitless.

You showed up.

You deserve that now.

You deserve to show up for yourself.

After all, don’t you know who you are?

You’re an American hero.

You are selfless.

You are loyal.

You are honor.

You are discipline.

You are personal courage.

Don’t you remember?

Dig deep.

You’re in there.

I see it.

I feel it.

I believe in it.

Stand tall soldier.

Pick up the pieces.

You’re worthy.

You’re important.

You’re valued.

You’re the bravest person I know.

You continue where others would quit.

You had no idea what was going to happen.

You weren’t prepared mentally.

You had to compartmentalize to stay alive.

You are so brave.

Even more now.

I’m so proud of you.

I’m so grateful for you.

I love you.

Don’t forget, you are the .45%. You are the bravest the USA has. You are worthy of this life. We will live on carrying their memory. Sharing their love. Keeping their names alive.

Love - an old combat veteran - OIF 2006-2007

I always find these types of posts hard, what do you want to know about me? Will I share too much in just my intro? Will everything I say be completely wrong?! Anyone else struggle with this?

I am a multifaceted person. I love many hobbies ranging from reading to disc golf to baking to walking the beach to traveling the world. Spending time with my boyfriend and our kids is my peace and happiness.

I have lived quite the life and you will learn so much about that as you journey with me through my podcast episodes. I’ve lived all over the world but my favorite place and where I call home is Florida. Nothing holds a candle to the white sandy beaches, the salty air, and the wonderful humans that live here!

I genuinely love helping women see their full potential. I love snapping people out of their heads and bringing them back to joy and higher states of living. I truly brings me so much joy. I love being your biggest cheerleader and seeing things you can’t in order to help you move through life differently.

I firmly believe everyone has the potential to unlock their highest capability. And it is my gift to be able to see it and encourage and unlock your potential to have it all.

I look forward to seeing what awaits you!

-Much Love

Jenna

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