The Unseen Cycle: From Child Abuse to Adult Drug Abuse – A Harrowing Look into the Link
K Tyler In my second year of high school, I was attacked and raped by a stranger while returning home from a park off Mount...
From the USA to Paradise: Our Joyful Journey to Santiago, Dominican Republic
K Tyler Moving from the US to Santiago, Dominican Republic is exciting, challenging, and fresh. Many who moved to Santiago have recounted their experiences adapting...
The Power of Vulnerability: Why I Choose to Share My Story
K Tyler The experience of sexual assault was a harsh reality that left the victim feeling vulnerable and violated. Acknowledging the truth and reclaiming one's...
Navigating the World: A Guide to Traveling While Black (TWBr)
K Tyler Traveling as a Black individual can present unique challenges and considerations; however, with thorough awareness and preparation, one can still enjoy a rewarding...
Growing up as a “Black Child” in the “Deep South” in the 1970s and raised to become an “American”
K Tyler Growing up Black in the 1970s Deep South meant facing segregation and discrimination daily. This shared history taught us resilience and determination in...
Homecoming Heroes: The Return of 6-6th CAV 10th Mountain Division to Fort Drum, NY in 2011
K Tyler The 6-6th CAV's 10th Mountain Division proudly returned to Fort Drum in October 2011, symbolizing military unity. As brothers and sisters, troops demonstrated...
The Secrets of Being a Child Abused to Become an Adult Drug Abused
K Tyler In my second year of high school, through no fault of my own, I found myself in a life-and-death situation that has impacted...
Discovering the Light: My Spiritual Journey to Finding God
Mucura Hotel & Spa, Cartagena de Indias K Tyler Biblically, we must acknowledge God, seek Him, follow Him, change our attitude, and grow spiritually to...
What was it like to be stationed in Korea in 1983, Weapons Support Detachment?
K Tyler I was ordered to join the 19th Support Command at Camp Page in Chuncheon despite my misgivings. Camp Page (K-47 Air Base) near Chuncheon,...