by SWS | Mar 27, 2023 | Reflections on Creativity
“Thanks again for reigniting a smoldering ember!!”- Rob Rogers, EOD Soldier Keeping creativity and connections thriving within our community has been a priority of SongwritingWith:Soldiers since day one. As the pandemic deepened, our effort only... by SWS | Mar 20, 2023 | The Power of Connections
“SongwritingWith:Soldiers showed me how to be happy again… how much micro moments of connection matter and what they can lead to.”- Sgt. Josh Geartz, U.S. Army, Retired “Welcome everyone to SongwritingWith:Soldiers’ Creatively Strong... by SWS | Mar 13, 2023 | Reflections on our Journey
A mother of five, US Army veteran Michelle Roberts had tried to end her life, more than once. We found this out through her song. We also learned that her five children were her “five reasons” to keep living. Everyone at the retreat could see the relief... by SWS | Feb 22, 2023 | The Power of Connections
“When I returned home from the retreat, I founded Uniting US, an arts organization to help veterans and civilians connect to each other, create and exhibit their art.”- AnnMarie Halterman, U.S. Air Force, Retired “I was at the lowest point in my life... by SWS | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
photo by Rick Loomis I never intended to attend a SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreat myself. I simply came to the organization wanting to help in any way I can. Yes, I am a veteran. I served in the Army Reserves from 1991 to 1999 and spent many months packed and waiting...
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