The Veteran.
The one who can guide the way forward.
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The Veteran has been through it. They have their own story, knowledge and experience to share - and can help guide the way forward for others.
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The Veteran's superpower is sharing their story, their knowledge and their experience, to help guide the way forward for others. They have insider knowledge, be it about how to manage a mental health crisis, or how to manage your money better.
This Veteran does not sit atop a mountain, requiring a pilgrimage and climbing a thousands stairs to access their wisdom. Instead, they are generous with their time, providing compassion, and a listening ear, always ready to offer a fresh perspective or a comforting shoulder to lean on.
The Veteran is by no means all-knowing - but they can provide meaningful insights that help you make sense of what you're feeling and what you need to do to move forward.
You’re Legit.
Because you have had a similar experience - you don’t just empathise, you know what it feels like to be in their shoes. You’ve been there before and can relate on a level that only you both understand. That’s powerful stuff.
You’re a teammate.
At some point, you’ve been in a similar position to us. By letting us know that you’ve been through something similar, you smash through our feeling of being completely alone.
Pearls of wisdom
If you have had a similar experience to someone, you can help them understand what they are going through and guide a way forward for them.