As the nation honors its heroes this Veterans Day, one Michigan veteran said the best way to thank those who served is by helping them rediscover their sense of purpose long after the uniform comes off. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 6,400 veterans died by suicide in 2022, roughly 17 every day. Joshua Parish, founder and CEO of the Brighton-based nonprofit Vet Life, and an Iraq War veteran, explained some of the challenges veterans face. “When you leave the military, you lose a sense of purpose,” Parish observed. “You lose a sense of identity and you lose your tribe, really, is what it boils down to.” Parish added when veterans lose their sense of purpose and identity, they often struggle to be the best version of themselves, leading to both mental

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