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“Being broken isn’t your end; it’s the opening where light gets in and makes you stronger!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1436 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 16, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Broken Day!” Why Not? “True leadership is knowing when to hold steady and when to charge forward. If the foundation of your vision remains solid and the mission is on track, don’t waste energy and time trying to fix what isn’t broken. Instead, focus that strength on making stronger what is working!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “When you’ve been broken you can come out more beautiful than you were before!” — Candice Kumai “One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart.” — Unknown Author “Broken people are beautiful. They have to put themselves back together every day.” — Robert Tew “We are all a little broken. But, last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same!” — Trent Shelton“There is nothing to fix. You are not broken.” — Shannon Kaiser“Instead of saying, I’m damaged, I’m broken, say I’m healing, I’m rediscovering myself, I’m starting over.” — Unknown Author“Every time your heart is broken, a doorway cracks open to a world full of new beginnings, new opportunities.” — Patti Roberts“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsAt Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.Join us TONIGHT for a special "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.THE DETAILS:• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: "Broken!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/don-t-miss-tonight-as-derrick-friends-discuss-broken-with-warriors-for-life-wfl • WHEN: April 16, 2026• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• WHERE: Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81682532691• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)How can you help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #Broken #Healing #Resilience #Kintsugi #StrengthFromPain #Growth #MentalHealthMatters #Overcoming #NewBeginnings #SelfDiscovery #WarriorInUsAll #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #BeyondTheArmor #PeerSupport #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #Patriots #NeverAlone #Leadership #LeadershipPhilosophy #Foundation #FocusOnStrength #Mindset #MotivationalQuotes #InspirationalQuotes #DailyMotivation #ThursdayThoughts #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #SupportOurHeroes #WellnessJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #YouMatter #TalkToUs #ForeverForward #CoffeeWithLauren #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #ShareTheMessage #HonorAndRespect #Warriors #ServiceMembers #StayStrong #FaithAndHealing #Hope