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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...