Combat Snuggles

The Sacred Work of 'Doing Nothing'

Not long after I came home from the hospital, there was a morning that I was lying in bed watching something on TV.

Aug 18 • Jeff Hall

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July 2026

Calm is a Skill

Durham VA Medical Adventures, Concluded

Jul 23 • Jeff Hall

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The World’s Worst Roller Coaster

Durham VA Medical Adventures, Part 3

Jul 22 • Jeff Hall

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They Did What, Now?

Durham VA Medical Adventures, Part 2

Jul 21 • Jeff Hall

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Setting the Stage

Durham VA Medical Adventures, Part 1

Jul 20 • Jeff Hall

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Once Upon A Time...

Durham VA Medical Adventures Intro

Jul 17 • Jeff Hall

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April 2026

10 years, 2 vans

10 years ago today I tried to end my life.

Apr 16 • Jeff Hall

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March 2026

The Boy Who Was Scared

Last night Justin, kind of out of nowhere, started talking.

Mar 13 • Jeff Hall

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January 2026

Overcome by Events

Earlier this week, Justin’s usual bus driver was unexpectedly absent.

Jan 23 • Jeff Hall

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December 2025

Shattered Glass

Like many families, one of our Christmas traditions is decorating a tree.

Dec 12, 2025 • Jeff Hall

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April 2025

The Long Goodbye

Five years ago Thursday, on April 24th, 2020, I launched the Combat Snuggles newsletter on Substack with a post explaining its unique name.

Apr 21, 2025 • Jeff Hall

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Alive Day (2025)

I took the above picture 9 years ago tomorrow.

Apr 15, 2025 • Jeff Hall

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