Paths Unseen: Navy Veteran's Path on the PCT and Finding Purpose After Military Service | Civvies

Leslie Irby, Climb4 Executive Director and American Warrior Association Program Manager, discusses the hard and unseen scars she experienced during her time in the Navy and dealing with the many battles that came after her service. From anxiety and coping with a friend's suicide, Leslie shares the path she created through dark times. She now heads a program that excels in providing the right outdoor and camping gear for those who may find themselves traveling down unforeseen circumstances and leads 5-day programs for female veterans and first responders to heal and prepare for a life of purpose.

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