Soldiers often learn to suffer in silence, which is why it's so important that they have advocates like retired Col. DJ Reyes. His work with Veteran Treatment Courts in Florida have helped numerous service members turn their lives around and reconnect with their families and purpose. On today's episode, we learn what it's like to spend 35 years touring the world on active duty, and why so many of our military personnel find themselves struggling when they return home from a life of constant conflict.
Visit the websites DJ mentions on the episode to learn more about him and the mentor program he organizes below:
www.hillsboroughcountymentors.org
And follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to learn about other ways we support our service members!
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