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Two years into his military life, we have been through a lot. More than the average 22 and 23-year-old should probably go through.

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It was bittersweet. I was glad that I no longer had to suppress my personal beliefs, but at the same time I realized I was all the way back at square one. I had no idea what I was going to do.

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3. The Culture is Diverse and Generally Accepting

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The fact that you’re reading this means that you have Internet access or a smartphone, which means that you have it better than majority of the world.

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They come from all walks of life. Some of them are fresh out of high school while others are just a few short years away from the mandatory age-of-retirement. Some have had to leave their lives behind, while for others, this is truly the beginning of the rest of their lives.

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I love him. I love him so much. But I love myself more.