Somewhat interesting read.

Posting this with the caveat that, again, there's no reason to assume that ancient understandings of gender were comparable to our own modern ones

Addendum: This can be true, while still acknowledging many vets still find themselves trapped in the same glorification of violence and nationalism post-service as well, and this presents a serious problem in itself

growth, healing, shame

"maturing is realizing you were toxic too

if you dont look back and cringe at your actions you probably havent been growing"