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bluidkiti · 01-28-2025, 07:53 AM

January 28

Leave No One Behind

In the military, you hear, "Leave no one behind." But the reality is, we get left behind all the time. Especially women.

I was left behind. I was left behind by poor leadership. I was left behind by female NCOs, and I was left behind by my command. I think this plays a huge role in how women feel when they get out of the military.

Even as an employee of the VA now, I've often closed myself off to female veterans, so I've had to work really hard to open myself up and connect with them. Now that I have, I've made some incredible relationships. The women are amazing. I wasn't taught that as a woman in the military, so I know it's hard for women vets to get support. But there are so many resources out there for women who are having difficulty getting back in the world.

Since I opened myself up to women veterans - especially the older ones - I've learned so much and gotten so much compassion in return.

Today I am committed to leaving no woman veteran behind. Today I will offer a helping hand, a listening ear, compassion, and support.

~Berlynn F., U.S. Marine Corps, 2009?2011

Today's reading is from the book Leave No One Behind: Daily meditations for Military Service Members and Veterans in Recovery*

01-28-2025, 07:53 AM	#28
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74,761	January 28 Leave No One Behind In the military, you hear, "Leave no one behind." But the reality is, we get left behind all the time. Especially women. I was left behind. I was left behind by poor leadership. I was left behind by female NCOs, and I was left behind by my command. I think this plays a huge role in how women feel when they get out of the military. Even as an employee of the VA now, I've often closed myself off to female veterans, so I've had to work really hard to open myself up and connect with them. Now that I have, I've made some incredible relationships. The women are amazing. I wasn't taught that as a woman in the military, so I know it's hard for women vets to get support. But there are so many resources out there for women who are having difficulty getting back in the world. Since I opened myself up to women veterans - especially the older ones - I've learned so much and gotten so much compassion in return. Today I am committed to leaving no woman veteran behind. Today I will offer a helping hand, a listening ear, compassion, and support. ~Berlynn F., U.S. Marine Corps, 2009?2011 Today's reading is from the book Leave No One Behind: Daily meditations for Military Service Members and Veterans in Recovery* __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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