A memoir by Catherine Buckner
A story you won’t forget.
A raw and powerful journey through military life, identity, and reclaiming purpose.
Battles to Breakthrough
A Journey to Reclaiming Life
The story behind the memoir
Purpose can change shape.
“The Military gave me purpose. Leaving, took that away.”
— Catherine Buckner
Meet the author
A life shaped by service—and by starting again.
Catherine Buckner writes about military life, identity, family, and finding purpose after service.
Read Catherine’s story
From the journal
Notes on showing up.
Personal reflections on everyday life, routine, purpose, and change.