Under The Crooked Tree

Under The Crooked Tree

Why I Write

An Explanation From a Mind That Refused to Die

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J. Hughes πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ
Mar 23, 2025
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[Content Warning: This essay touches on themes like trauma, disillusionment, veteran identity, and the emotional aftermath of service. Some may find sections emotionally intense or uncomfortable. I’m not writing to provoke, but to tell the truth, my truth.

This essay departs from my usual tone and structure. It came out of reader feedback, private debat…

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