by SWS | Apr 10, 2023 | Reflections on our Journey
“Music – it’s an Rx for the invisible wounds of the soul.”- Don Navor Retired Army LTC Donald Navor received three Bronze Stars V for valor and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge during his tour in Vietnam. He served as Infantry Platoon... by SWS | Apr 3, 2023 | Reflections on our Journey
One of the hardest things our SW:S veterans feel about transitioning home from combat is the belief that civilians don’t really want to know what they’ve been through. They feel like they have no one to talk to at a time when connecting is critical for... 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...
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