It's not that people don't like to be appreciated, but we also want to be seen and understood for what we went through. That requires conversations that Americans who haven't served can't relate to and can feel intimidated by. I agree, having seen both ends of the spectrum, it is a two way street of empathy and curiosity to better understand each other.
It's not that people don't like to be appreciated, but we also want to be seen and understood for what we went through. That requires conversations that Americans who haven't served can't relate to and can feel intimidated by. I agree, having seen both ends of the spectrum, it is a two way street of empathy and curiosity to better understand each other.
If only there were a podcast that helped civilians understand the military. Maybe something like "Service Unplugged."