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A veteran mental health journal
Sarge’s Cup
Coffee’s hot. No rank at the table.
A controlled, respectful place to speak honestly, listen without judgment, and remember that being heard can be a first step—not a test you have to pass.
Sit by the fireThe listening post
Share at your pace.
Sarge’s Cup is built for service members, veterans, and military families who want to tell a story in a steadier environment. Contributors stay in control of how their story is identified, edited, and ultimately shared.
Nothing posts without approval
The contributor reviews the final version before publication.
Listening comes before fixing
Stories are received with respect—not debated, ranked, or diagnosed.
Privacy has limits we state clearly
Before submissions open, the process and safety boundaries will be published in plain language.
Service beyond the uniform
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Our peer-support program helps veterans navigate the VA disability application process through shared experience and practical education.
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Around the fire
Field notes and shared stories.
You don’t have to earn the quiet.
Sometimes the mission is one trail, one cup, one honest check-in. Rest is not quitting. It is maintenance.
The first hike after coming home
Submission series opening soon.
How to check in without giving a speech
A five-minute conversation can still count.
Purpose changes shape
What comes after the uniform can still matter.
Story submissions
The chairs are being set out.
Submission guidelines and a private intake process are coming next. We will not open the door until the consent, review, and safety process is ready.