Wounded Heart, Broken Heart, a Heart Seeking Balm — and Finding It

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I am a veteran. I took an oath — twice. Here it is (from memory):

I solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the officers appointed over me…