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WWII Veteran Meets Woman Who Wrote Him Thank-You Letter 12 Years Ago

2021

A World War II veteran received a letter from a third grader 12 years ago that thanked him for his service. He has carried the letter with him everywhere since. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.”

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“Which One Is the Real Me?”—A Veteran’s Transition and Identity Crisis

Like most veterans, I found the transition from military to civilian life a struggle—a tougher struggle than I had anticipated. For me, I found that one of my trickier struggles was with my identity.

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Joshua Plummer
2022
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Returning Vets Face ‘Warring Identities’ Distress

A paper co-authored by R.

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Brown University
2014
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Beyond the Military: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration

After years of dedicated service, leaving might be the hardest mission for any military leader. If you’re standing at the threshold of transition, fear and uncertainty are unspoken obstacles that can erode your confidence and excitement for what comes next.

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Jason Roncoroni, Shauna Springer
2025
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Resolving the Identity Crisis When Leaving the Military

For the first time in my life, I had to figure out who I was, I had to find my why, and I had to determine what I truly wanted for my life.

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Jason Roncoroni
2019
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The Second Identity Crisis: How to Deal in a Smart Way with a New Phase of Life

One of Erikson’s most important contributions was to describe this as a psychosocial phenomenon—an interaction between someone’s sense of who he or she is as a person and society’s recognition of that person as an individual.

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Prudy Gourguechon
2019
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Are You Having an Identity Crisis?

Here are four key ways to identify your identity.

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Susan Krauss Whitbourne
2012
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The Impact of Identity: The Power of Knowing Who You Are

The world is rapidly changing and our beliefs are being challenged. Many of us are uncomfortable with the political, religious, and social changes taking place. This book offers a new approach to establishing a clear, resilient identity and enjoying a more positive, meaningful life.

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Irina Nevzlin
2025
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Diversify Your Identity

Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.

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Mark Manson
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What to Do If You Don’t Know Who You Are

If you ever find yourself thinking “I don’t know who I am,” you might wonder why you might feel this way and what you can do to change that.

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Kendra Cherry
2021
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What Is an Identity Crisis?

An identity crisis is a developmental event that involves a person questioning their sense of self or place in the world.

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Kendra Cherry
2021
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