The Military Gave My Brother Purpose. It Also Broke Him | The Walrus
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Joe's life was like a duality; as a soldier, he earned praise, yet hidden beneath that armor was a relentless struggle with alcoholism and PTSD.
The psychological assessment documented Joe's deteriorating mental health, highlighting his frequent visits for tattoos as not just personal expression but a cry for help and pain release.
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