On the positive side, most veterans, well maybe not Air Force types, (just kidding) are well trained in creating their own safe space.
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for I am the evilest son of a bitch in the valley.
Yes, that was some years back.
My toxic masculinity has been on the wane.
That said, there are many younger ones to carry the guidon.
Our USMC Infantry son (3x sandbox)returned to complete his education, and some of the BS he and his pals ran into!
The good news is, they support each other. Occasionally he would forward some of his groups ‘issues’.
The lead dog for the group is now the political director for a well known figure, you may have seen some of his writing here on FR.
They help each other beat the BS, a sly and cautious bunch.