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Oct 15, 2021

More Than Just a Trip: Why Does Ketamine Work for Depression When Nothing Else Does?

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Oct 14, 2021

It’s Never Too Late to Embrace the Jiu Jitsu Addiction

Previously published on the “Girls in Gis” blog on April 16th, 2019. https://www.girls-in-gis.com/blog/its-never-too-late-to-embrace-the-jiu-jitsu-addiction/

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Oct 15, 2021

The Relativity of Trauma

I waited just off the black, scuffed stage, highlighted by the iconic brick wall that signifies that this is the Improv, a storied…

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Oct 15, 2021

Boots

One of the first skills I learned in the Army was how to shine my black leather boots, though my boot-shining abilities were mediocre at best…

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Oct 15, 2021

The VA’s Attempt To Fight Opioid Dependence Leaves Pain Patients Cut Off

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Oct 15, 2021

Dear Veterans Nonprofits: Sometimes I Just Want To Go Rock Climbing

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Oct 14, 2021

1000 Caffeinated Monkeys

A humorous journal kept during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic that was spurred by describing my 9 year son as…

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Darisse Smith Journalism Portfolio

An online portfolio of writing selections that include veterans’ issues such as healthcare and mental health, personal essays, conspiracy theories and even BJJ.

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