Now What?

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Was I young and naive when I left for war? Yes, now what?
Was I shocked by what I saw? Yes, now what?
Was I afraid at times? Yes, now what?
Was I affected by this experience? Yes, now what?
Was it a mark of my humanity to be affected by this? Yes, now what?

Did I find life difficult when I came home? Yes, now what?
Did I bring home unfinished business? Yes, now what?
Did I feel isolated when I came home? Yes, now what?
Did I carry this with me in silence for too long? Yes, now what?
Did my war experience offer context for my path in life? Yes, now what?

Am I tired of dragging this stuff around for fifty years? Yes, now what?
Am I better off for having grown through this experience? Yes, now what?
Am I more than a Vietnam Veteran? Yes, now what?
Am I ready to let things settle in-place in my psyche? Yes, now what?
Am I a believer that there is hope in the shadows of war? Yes, now what?

Author byline: Tom Reilly is the author of 16 books, including his latest novel, Hope in The Shadows of War.

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Author: Tom

Business owner, professional speaker, author, and salesman . . . Since 1981, Tom has traveled globally sharing his content-rich message of hope. Tom literally wrote the book on Value-Added Selling. Tom has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Louis University and an M.A. in Psychology from University of Missouri in St. Louis with a special emphasis in work motivation theory. He spent four years in the United States Army where he honed his leadership skills as a Drill Sergeant. Tom is a prolific writer and researcher. He is a recipient of the Northeast Business Editors Silver Award; author of fifteen books; and editorial contributor to several magazines. Tom is an avid golfer, Harley-Davidson rider, and fountain pen collector. Please click here for Tom’s complete bio.