When I returned to the world, most older adult males were veterans.
When a coworker stepped out from a dark stairwell, and I had him by the throat; they did NOT call the cops.
They helped me and were generous to me.
The CEO of the corporation that employed me, was always helpful to me, we only ever spoke of work issues.
Until I saw his obituary, I never new he was a Navy officer of some distinction, I ask around and they said, oh yes, that he took care of me. And I did well.
When I retired, there was one veteran left in the building!
It helps to be among your own kind.
Your story is touching, thank you. What a different world it was just a couple of decades ago.