Forrest Tatum once wore the uniform with pride, serving his country as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army. But for many veterans, the hardest battles don’t end when the service does. Transitioning back into civilian life brought challenges few people truly see — struggles with identity, stability, purpose, and adjusting to a world that kept moving while he served. Behind the “thank you for your service” are real stories of sacrifice, resilience, and survival. Forrest’s jour