Coming home isn’t always the end of the battle. In this powerful clip, we explore the emotional and mental toll of reintegrating into civilian life after military deployment.
🎖️ Hear firsthand accounts of:
Feeling disoriented in everyday environments
The struggle to decompress—even years later
Silent battles faced long after the uniform is hung up
The reality behind the phrase: “You’re not the same anymore”
For many veterans, the war never truly ends—it just changes terrain. This conversation is for anyone who’s felt alone after coming home.
🤝 Find community. Find understanding. Find hope.
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Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast
