Managing a mental health issue is often scary and lonely — get a glimpse into how other servicewomen have navigated the military health system and gotten the help they need
I now focus on protecting and advancing the rights for the LGBTQ+ community as well as veterans and future service members
Ahora me enfocó en proteger y mejorar los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ+ así como de veteranos y futuros miembros de las fuerzas armadas
There’s so much support available to women in the military. I wish I’d sought out help sooner.
Focusing on self-care and self-love helped me rebuild my identity
Postpartum depression and a lack of breastfeeding support drove me out of the Army
La depresión del postparto y una falta de apoyo a la lactancia causaron que saliera del ejército
As Chinese immigrants, my parents taught me their cultural values of hard work and overcoming challenges through helping yourself — but when the challenge is mental health, that approach doesn’t work.