Today I turn 29. For the larger majority of the last 29 years, I have work towards the label that has the greatest impact on my life. Soldier.
Whether it was working hard in high school to earn a scholarship, in four years at a military school to deserve the title or the six years since where I have put on my uniform and lived the title. I've given everything to get to where I am. Along the way I have suffered from a lot of injuries, none as significant or long lasting as my chronic knee pain. As a result, I can no longer run, walk down stairs or simple daily stuff. In my line of work there's a lot of judgement when someone is unable to do something. I haven't been immune to it. There have been a lot of comments, "advice" or out right discrimination because of it. So it's been a long time since I've done something that makes me feel like a still deserve the title Soldier. Today I start the West Highland Way, 94 miles to try and change that. I might not be the fastest, I might not be the strongest but I can persevere. I will finish this hike and prove to myself I've still got what it takes to hold my cherished title.
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