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December 9, 2025

From Soldier to Sober: Cierra’s Journey

For many veterans, the return to civilian life is a battle of its own. Cierra, who joined the Army in 2003 as a nutrition specialist, faced this challenge firsthand. After leaving the military, she grappled with undiagnosed depression and substance abuse, struggles she wasn’t prepared […]