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supporters in civilian life close. ‘mission ready’ when you’re pregnant, especially
There are times you will need when you can’t perform your assigned job. That is
to lean on them for support part of the reason why I retired from the military
because military life can be when I did. As a new, young mom, I felt like there
challenging.” were more challenges and different expectations that
I could not meet with starting a family, and I needed
What do you want civilians and a more supportive environment that would help me
others to know about women continue to be successful with this new chapter in my
in the military/veterans? life.
“I think a lot of civilians don’t I also think civilians have a misconception that
understand that, when you women only serve as nurses or in administration. We
join the military, you essentially become a part of are out on the frontlines and can do the ‘nitty gritty’
the government and have to obey the orders given jobs in the military, too. I also feel like male veterans
to you. Every aspect of your life revolves around are more widely recognized. Women who served
being mission essential and mission ready, even your often get overlooked, so just remember we are out
‘personal life.’ I think because of this, as a woman, there in your community, at the grocery stores, at the
when you decide to get married and/or start a family, football games, at church, and are grateful when we
the treatment can change because you are no longer are appreciated and recognized, too.”

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