LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret

Today we honor the brave hearts who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Their courage and dedication are a testament to their unwavering commitment to our nation. On Purple Heart Day, we remember and express our deepest gratitude to these heroes. Their legacy of valor inspires us all. #PurpleHeartDay

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Helping this Vietnam War Paratrooper and his amazing wife level up their incredible stories helps me heal myself and find more relevance in my life. I'm so grateful to all the Vietnam War Military Community Members who've held space for me and mentored me over the years. Helping them put their stories into the world is just one small way of saying "THANK YOU!" theheroesjourney.org  #storytelling #welcomehome #vietnamvets

The most powerful scar stories are often the hardest to share. Embrace the journey of healing and self-discovery ❤️ theheroesjourney.org #theheroesjourney #storytelling #warriorstorytelling #ScarStories #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #EmbraceYourStory

Bridging the gap between our nation's defenders and civilians starts with becoming a Warrior Storyteller. Share your wisdom and experiences through purposeful stories, turning service into inspiration. 🌟  Learn more about becoming a Warrior Storyteller at theheroesjourney.org #theheroesjourney #findyourvoice #tellyourstory #warriorstorytelling #humanconnection #storytelling

It's funny. Stories put us in the kind of trance that makes the world seem a little brighter, a little more magical. They help us make sense of a big, scary world. Some of my favorite memories as a Dad...reading to my boys at night, and telling stories. No matter what time it was when I got home, we always found time to do it. I think those will always be the tracks I'm most fond of leaving in this world. There is something sacred in those moments before the little ones close their eyes and slip off to dreamland. I miss it. The Heroes Journey  #militarykids #don'tblink #storytelling

TWAN TALES Part 4 - Catastrophic Success The play performance was amazing! So much energy. So much emotion. So much emotional connection. The audience was breathing as one when the lights went down and the curtains closed. The talkback went very well. But when I started to introduce the cast, Baby Twan wasn't there. I should have known something was up when the Stage Mangers brought him out to his appointed block on stage once the talkback with the audience had already commenced. He was quiet throughout the talkback. He said...nothing.  Once the talkback was over, the cast hugged, debriefed, and began changing clothes to meet and greet audience members in the lobby. As I went from dressing room to dressing room to congratulate the cast and encourage them to join me in the lobby to meet audience members, I walked into Twan's dressing room. What I saw stopped me in my tracks. Dear God, I should have knocked. But, I didn't. some things you just can't unsee. "You're staying here Pal," I said with disgust. "Don't bother joining us in the lobby."  When I came back to gather my things, Twan was gone. He'd returned back to the city, back to his life of fame...and God knows what else. I'll always have a special place in heart for the little "bundle of rock star partying," but I can't help but worry about him. Whoever has Baby Twan in their cast now, I'm asking you, nay...Imploring you...keep an eye on the little guy. He runs a little too hard, and that baby face will only get him so far in this business. #lastoutplay #militaryfamily #letgo

Did ya'll know my first book was a Children's Book for military kids? No joke. Monty and I saw no resources to help parent through the numerous deployments in 2004 so we created our own and thus began my writing journey as well as our foray into the non-profit space. What a cool, ever-changing, rewarding ride it's been. You never know where things will end up when you just see a gap and make a sincere effort to fill it. I thank my Mom and Dad for that life lesson, Monty for giving me the courage to try it, and all of you for believing in it. It means more than you'll ever know. theheroesjourney.org #juststart #storytelling #militarykids #humanconnection

Brian's journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and storytelling. 🌟 His experience with the Generosity of Scars workshop has transformed how he views and shares his story, turning vulnerability into strength and contribution. We're honored to be part of his journey. The Heroes Journey  #GenerosityOfScars #theheroesjourney #warriorstorytelling #storytelling #findyourvoice #tellyourstory

TWAN TALES Part 3 - Things fall apart The preparation was starting to come together nicely, regardless of bringing in a new cast member at the last minute. We were hours from our opening. We had just finished a nearly-perfect dress rehearsal. Baby Twan performed magnificently and lived up to the reputation of being a seasoned Broadway Performer. This little dude was a total pro! But, then things started to take a turn for the worse. As I moved Baby Twan to the prop table, I saw it. The bottle of Jack that he wasn't even attempting to conceal. My greatest fear had come true. The pictures I'd checked out on his Instagram Page had given me cause for concern, but I just told myself that was the typical world of social media. But no, my suspicions were confirmed...Baby Twan had a problem. And now we all did. But, could we get through the show without an incident? For that answer and more, you'll have to join us for our final installment of TWAN TALES.  #lastoutplay #twantales #theheroesjourney