01/08/2026
What an incredibly deep and moving experience…
This morning i had the opportunity to provide therapy to a prisoner of the Vietnam War is not something many people get to do; it is a true honor and a great human responsibility.
Listening to his stories was heartbreaking. He shared with me that he cannot eat white rice to this day because, during his captivity, that was what they were given to eat—white rice filled with worms—due to extreme hunger. Along with that, they suffered constant physical abuse and beatings.
And yet, he survived. That speaks to an immense spiritual and mental strength.
My work was much more than massage therapy. It was a safe space of respect, dignity, and healing for someone who carried unimaginable trauma for decades. Sometimes the greatest healing comes simply from being seen, heard, and treated with compassion.
God bless each and every one of them who gave the very best of themselves for the freedom of this country. 🇺🇸