Category Archives: Therapy

Finding Purpose in Pain

Posted on October 10, 2019 by chris cannida

Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky from Pexels “I’m just glad that my pain can be used to help someone else”. (Quote used with permission by a combat veteran who decided to seek therapy as a way to heal) As had happened many times before, … Continue reading →

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lessons from the field manual

Posted on November 11, 2016 by chris cannida

this is dedicated to my father who was in France on that day in the 1940’s.  he taught me my first lessons in loving a veteran.  *Most come prepared. I wouldn’t expect a former green beret, a navy seal, a … Continue reading →

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The Mandate of a Heart – Holding Warriors’ Stories

Posted on March 17, 2014 by chris cannida

“Without a witness, it just disappears.” – the character of Charles in Taking Chance  The 2009 movie Taking Chance is based on the true story of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl, a Marine officer who escorted the body of a fallen Marine, … Continue reading →

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A Warrior and His Soul – The Initial Rally Point written by chris cannida June 6, 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by chris cannida

Addition: When I first wrote this piece, the 70th anniversary of D-Day hadn’t approached.  At the time, I wasn’t sure of the name of the veteran I mention in this story.  I recently confirmed that his first name was Kenneth.  I … Continue reading →

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