One of the first exercises veteran Nate McCafferty at Boulder Crest was to examine his family history and explore the traumas, and gifts, each person in his past gave him. How did it all shape him to be who he is today? How can understanding the past lead to growth?
About the author: Nate McCafferty
Veteran Nate McCafferty is a Retired U.S. Marine Master Sergeant and PATHH guide at Boulder Crest, a program focused on posttraumatic growth for struggling veterans, first responders, and their families.
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