I’ll be talking a little more in-depth as to why I’m doing the weight of war run and the aspects behind the key elements of the event.

This Ep sadly comes first because of the most recent passing of another active serving member within the Army. Continuing to highlight the current epidemic that current and former serving members of the Defence Force are facing.

Vulnerability, as I state, is a two-prong attack. We need to create a safe space through genuine and constant conversation with those we love and care about. We must also be willing to be vulnerable and have those tough conversations.

As I state, it takes courage and strength to ask for help in all aspects of life, not just mental health. So we need not to view speaking up as a weakness. We also need to be real and understand that it is, more times than not, easier said than done. So with that in mind, be diligent when having conversations and interactions. Take note of how our friends react to all manner of social cues and if you notice a change, approach them in a way that is becoming of safety and openness and have those conversations.

Let’s continue to frequently do our mate checks, take stock of how they are and continually foster an open, transparent and judgment-free environment to make those that need to be as vulnerable as they can be.

A massive shoutout to the work that @survivetothrivenation does for all veterans with their program.

Another massive shoutout and sponsor of the weight of war run and veterans community @thepineappleexpress_vc. These guys are always the first to step up and get the veteran community coming together!

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