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The Power of Sisterhood
I remember how I felt when I transitioned from the Army following my 22-year career – happy, proud, excited, READY… I was so ready for retirement. I did my time and ready to write the next chapter of my life outside of the Army uniform. Then came the feelings of...
The Sense of Perception
By SFC Montoya BaylisTopic: Eliminating Perception and Telling Your Story (Domestic Violence)Since I became a survivor of domestic violence, the month of October (domestic violence month) has never held as great of a significance as this past year. I looked around and...
The Struggle is Real
Author: Yolanda WinstonI guess things would have been different had I not known my rights to access my records and had a chance to review the LOD (Line of Duty) Determination that resulted in my discharge form the Air Force. Maybe I would have just walked away without...
I Am Still a Veteran
Author: Marsha MartinRather male or female You Are Still a VeteranRather combat experience or not You Are Still a VeteranRather retired or not You Are Still a VeteranRather missing limbs or not You Are Still a VeteranRather you lost your family or not You Are Still a...
The Focus is YOU
Author: Karen Wright-ChisolmMy favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. It states: “For I Know The Plans I Have For YOU, Declares the Lord, Plans To Prosper YOU and Not To Harm YOU, Plans to Give YOU Hope and a Future”. This scripture was the motivation behind the...
The Journey of Change
Topic: Mental HealthAuthors: Melia Wiley & Melica WileyHeraclitus said, “the only constant in life is change.” This is a true statement yet sometimes change can be frustrating and scary. Most people like routine – why, because it makes us feel like we are in...
Release Your Scars and Take Care of You!!
Topic: Importance of Self-Care After Domestic ViolenceAuthor: SFC Montoya BaylisIn the beginning, after becoming a victim of domestic violence, my lawyer, court dates, and basically trying to restart my life didn’t leave much room for self-care. My main focus was to...