Welcome

Welcome to the official blog of WARPIG.

This project means a great deal to me, and it’s an honor to share it with you. Through this blog, I’ll be posting updates on my journey as I develop resources and programs to support fellow Veterans and 1st Responders. I’ll share my thoughts on the challenges we face and the resilience we build in overcoming them.

Living with PTSD is difficult. Making an about-face to stand tall in defiance of it isn’t easy—it’s a vulnerable place to be. But in that still moment, you might realize you’re not as alone as you feared. Others stand nearby, each facing their own battle, along with those who are still running. At WARPIG, we aim to create a community of Veterans that acts as a web of support, building what I like to call “social synapses”—connections rooted in empathy, not stigma. Engaging in activities that keep us mentally, physically, and spiritually active helps us reclaim the inner peace and resilience we sometimes lose when we retreat from painful experiences.

I think of the weight we carry as standing in tides. Every day isn’t a struggle to keep our heads above water. Some days, the stress is only ankle-deep. The world is chaotic, and ironically, its beauty often lies in its destructive nature.

With this blog, I hope we can find honesty, clarity, and perhaps even some humor in our shared experiences. Here’s to accountability, resilience, and to the memory of those who inspired me to begin this journey.

Thank you for standing here with me.