Finding a Community After Military

Losing the uniform doesn't mean losing your mission. That's the focus of this episode with Marine veteran Sean Abrusci and Warrior Strong founder Tom Tice. Warrior Strong has created a way for veterans to reconnect through fitness, support, and purpose-driven programs that meet people where they are.

They dive into what it looks like to transition out of the military. The questions no one prepares you for, the moments of doubt, and the search for something that feels like it matters. Sean opens up about life after leaving the Marine Corps, the challenge of finding direction, and why so many veterans feel lost even with family and careers around them.

Tom breaks down the Warrior Strong mission and how they're building partnerships across the veteran nonprofit space. If you've ever felt like you were floating without a map after service, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.

Timestamps:

• 00:05:00 - From college dropout to combat Marine
• 00:13:00 - Finding direction after service
• 00:21:45 - Why veteran nonprofits need to work together
• 00:30:00 - How purpose evolves in each life chapter
• 00:41:30 - What honesty with your spouse really looks like

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://warriorstronginc.org

Transcript

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