Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.

I second you in your thanks to all past, present, and future servicemen.
My father (RIP) was in the Navy, & his GS, my nephew, is currently serving in same.
Glad to read that you are looking forward and moving "onward & upward" in life. I'm sure that he would be proud of you.
{hugz}