When the World Says, "You're on your own."

When the World Says, "You're nothing but a _______!"

When the World says, "You're disabled."

When the World Says, "You just don't understand."

When the World Says, “Will this nightmare ever end?”

When the world says, "Sh^t happens"

Who are the Veterans of the US? Movers, shakers, presidents, teachers, writers, dreamers, all ethnicities and any gender. They are also the homeless, the ill, the disposed, and the unemployed.

I am seeking well-written non-fiction articles that would be of interest to veterans. I would like to feature some by guest authors over the next year.

Clinging to this shadow is the stench of death, the betrayal of friends, and the loss of family. You seem to carry it with you no matter where you go. Its darkness taints every relationship and bleeds the very color out of life.

This is the second article in a two-part series about helping veterans cope and overcome financial problems. Please read Veterans Battle Against Finances first. The steps are: assess the situation, draw up a battle plan, take the high ground, and accept that there will be collateral damage.