Efficiency; it's what I adore in most aspects of my life, especially when it comes to my profession.

Veterans:

You all come in every shape and size, gender and sexual orientation.

What I've come to understand about the majority of vets is this: The majority of you aren't monsters, nor are you ticking time bombs waiting to explode. Most of you just want someone to talk to, and for someone to listen.

I can understand how difficult it is to adjust to civilian life, and I don't blame you.

The scars that war has carved into all of you I can imagine will not ever go away; either it stays with you or you learn to return to a sense of "normalcy" by making routines for yourselves and for that I'm relieved.

It is my personal belief that human beings are mostly innocent. It's until you see a man die, seeing what weaponry can do to a considerable amount of people, childhood trauma - etc is when your eyes and perspectives on life are different from others - mine included.

I'm also aware that most veterans in this current war coming home, have a bit of a dark sense of humor and that's okay; I do too.

I have a general idea that the majority of vets have lost what they cannot ever replace - and for the fallen I cannot muster the words to thank them, and humbly hope they've found safe passage to the other side.

I'm proud to say that I was raised by an officer, and even more proud of my boyfriend. PFC and in the 32nd. Razor sharp; HOOAH. Much like how I was as a child and waited for my father to return home, I will proudly stand by his side until the day I die. I lived with the uniform, and I will gladly die with it.

Me:

I was once told a couple years back by an ex of mine that I'm as delicate as kevlar body armor. Win.

I've posted this before I know, I saw myself do it; I'm a state licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. I hope to continue to help vets as I have done in the past. As invasive and as unnerving as my profession can be sometimes; if I can help you feel better or relieve muscular pain; to me that's never anything to scoff at.