I got medically retired and the grief of losing my career is mixing with relief that I do not have to pretend I am okay anymore and I do not know which feeling is real.
More people experience this than they realize.
Losing your career hurts, but part of you is relieved, and you don't know which feeling to trust.
“Where Are You with Military — Veterans Career Transition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.