Facing an upcoming shoulder replacement, I reflect on my Army days, the scars—both physical and emotional—and the strange peace that comes with surviving. I may be a little battered, but I’m still here, still writing, and still grateful for the second (or third) chances.
Tag: Army life
Mirror Wars: Body Image and the Ghosts That Linger
From the schoolyard to the Army scale to bariatric surgery, body image has haunted me like a ghost. The mirror doesn’t always tell the truth—but neither do the voices that shaped it.