Writing in the style of Norman Mailer, this story attempts to tell something of the difficulty that I have had with reintegration into civilian life after I returned from Afghanistan. It also discusses the importance of the comradery of mutual and moral suffering that defines army life.

Warning: Due to the nature of this project, this story contains coarse language and graphic content.

Ryan Flavelle

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