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My son Nicolas also followed a similar path. Sadly, he didn’t survive one of these ‘holes’ at 22. We shared a deep connection and had open, challenging conversations right up until he passed away, but it wasn’t enough... Can I be incredibly selfish and asked you something he might say to me had he been able to navigate these turbulent waters. Miss you Nico.

Amid the war in Ukraine, a soldier with the callsign “Stoic” finds strength in the writings of Marcus Aurelius. This article follows his journey from aspiring museum worker to drone operator, exploring how Stoic philosophy helps him and others endure the trauma, fear, and moral challenges of modern warfare.