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This whole issue is a living, breathing showcase of gratitude, so many thankful testimonies have been showering my inbox lately and as such given me time to reflect on what I too am grateful for. It starts with the sisters of my youth, Sarah and Amie, who guide me well, are always there for me and are full of endless support.
They taught me what it means to be a sister. I have been hearing from our sisters-in-service, referred to our Clockwise: My sisters Sarah and Amie and me empowHERing platform by their First Sergeants, who know this is a safe and honoring place to find community. Bringing more and more sisters into our creative space brings me great joy. As I reflect on the first year of publishing Freedom Sisters Magazine, I am so eager to lean forward with the second year of amazing content, we are planning for you. I am grateful for the 30 women who signed on to write for year one and who have done such a beautiful job sharing their hearts and your stories with the world. We added 12 new WriteHERs to the team and meeting with each of them this past week to discuss their passions and future contributions has left me bursting with excitement! November is a time to 'thank Veterans' of all eras and branches of service, but I ask you what does that really mean to you? How do you honor the service and sacrifice of our military members in the life you get to live Free in America? But moreover, as a nation, we are still in the COVID fight and it is taking its toll across our country—creating division, fear and restlessness—we are getting weary. But there is a beautiful piece on page 15, about coming togetHER and giving otHERs a place at the table. We all belong and we all matter. Thanksgiving is a holiday, but it is also a state-of-mind, we reached out to you all and asked for your words of gratitude for a sister you served with and we got some amazing letters that are featured on page 39. Come meet my bravest new friend, Leslie VanDerau, a city girl turned avid hunter, creating a legacy of healing through fishing, hunting and camaraderie. Read her whole story on page 23. To my husband, fellow Veteran and my rock, you are the calm in my storm and the strength I need when the load becomes heavy. You make me better than I was yesterday and forever— 143. To my children, thank you for choosing me to be your mom and for letting me annoy you with lectures about good choices, coming to me with your worries and even listening to my advice. I am proud of you all. To all my sisters-in-service, past, present and future—thank you for your bravery, boldness, courage, compassion and drive—you each make the world a better place by simply being you and bringing your gifts to us in and out of the uniform.
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23 In every Issue Note from the EditHER
HER Life
No Excuses Workout With Coach Naviere
MentHERship
Gather at the Table
HighlightHER WriteHER Connection
Improve Your Life With Gratitude
HERstory
The Molly Pichters of War: Margaret Corbin and Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley A Wild Ride Called Military MotHERhood
Climbing the 'Ladder to Heaven'—and straight out of the comfort zone
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HER Next Mission
Leslie VanDerau Leads the Way With Heroes Outdoor Therapy
Are You 'LinkedIn' Ready to Build Your Network?
A fierce mental health and suicide awareness advocate turns to the great outdoors to heal from her own trauma and to guide others into nature to claim their healing too!
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Envision the Future You Desire
Woman Warrior 'Let Go' With Jen Ballou Gratitude For Women Who Served
Ten Tips to Ease Military Separation Stress
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We have all been there, the struggle of working out or not. Making all the excuses in the world, to not step outside your comfort zone. Recently, I traveled and met up with a few sistersin-service, who are also sister queens. We woke up early, without shoes, exhausted from travel, fun and too much wine—to film this no excuses workout! Watch Video Here
I hope it is encouraging to you during the holiday season and anytime, you need the motivation to get up and move!
In the past 25 years, there have been over 600,000 casualties of sexual misconduct in the Department of Defense, but only ONE military general to conduct a command-wide, worldwide investigation of alleged sexual misconduct. Major General Robert D. Shadley (U.S. Army, Retired) has been a leader in the fight to eliminate the virulence of sexual assault and its precursor, sexual harrassment, from both military and civilian workplaces for over 25 years.
Major General Shadley's heroic efforts are documented in The GAMe: Unraveling a Military Sex Scandal. He focused on three main objectives (1) find and care for all potential victims; (2) from these victims, find all alleged perpetrators and turn their cases over to a legal system outside of his chain of command; and, (3) identify to senior leadership in the Pentagon systemic changes needed to preclude recurrence.
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Improve Your Life With Gratitude. By: Aaliyah Al- Mahdi
When the calendar rolls around to November, most of us start thinking about the holiday season. In fact, it seems like every year when this month comes around we all automatically switch into high gear for the remainder of the year. It doesn’t help that the marketing we see at this time of year centers heavily around Thanksgiving, shopping and the gift-giving holidays. But an important thing to remember during this time is to slow down, and be thankful. A common practice around many people’s Thanksgiving dinner table is to list something you’re grateful for as you break bread with family and friends.
However, it’s helpful to remember how important it is to look for the positive things happening in your life and the world all the time. Why you should practice gratitude. Practicing gratitude has numerous benefits, including seeing a marked improvement in your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. According to an article in Psychology Today, there are at least seven scientifically proven benefits to practicing gratitude. Some of the benefits include a reduction in negative emotions like envy and regret, enhanced empathy, better sleep and increased self-esteem.
How to start practicing gratitude. It’s easy to remember to be thankful during November, but don’t let your grateful thoughts and actions fade away after the holiday season.
How to start practicing gratitude.
Give someone something to be grateful for.
Starting a gratitude practice might seem daunting or like one more thing to add to an already bursting to-do list, but incorporating gratitude can be as simple as saying thank you more.
Another amazing thing about gratitude is that by helping others, you can facilitate more positivity in your own life. And by giving back to others, you’re giving that person something to be thankful for.
Or it can be as involved as writing out a specific number of items—start small, like listing five things you’re thankful for everyday.
Once you get started with gratitude, it can create an amazing ripple effect. This year, you could give back by bringing a holiday meal to a friend or family member who is alone during the holidays. Or think about putting together a care package for active duty military members.
Take a few simple steps to inject gratitude into your life throughout the year by posting something you’re grateful for on social media every day. Or, if you prefer to keep your practice to yourself, start using a gratitude journal, or just put gratitude reminders around your house on sticky notes left in a place you’ll see them, like on the bathroom mirror or on your fridge. You could also get a dryerase board or chalkboard for your home or work space and use it to list out the items you’re grateful for. Gratitude practices are completely customizable, so get started today and don’t be afraid to get creative in your practice.
At The Table By: Carrie Hammer Edited by: Melanie Corrine
Seven of the eleven federal holidays call for bringing community together to one table, as do countless religious holidays like Easter, Passover, Yom Kippur, Eid al Fitr, and Eid alAdha. Gathering at the table looks different for everyone, but each gathering is a celebration of unity, shared culture, and community. Aristotle once wrote, “[wo]man is, by nature, a social animal,” and his thoughts still ring true today. As a new recruit in basic training, I ate at tiny tables without talking, experiencing the same thing as the women to the left and right of me, even without coming from the same experience. Technical training allowed me, like many of us, to find my people. We ate together across routine days, and especially on those special occasions and holidays that required togetherness. As promotions occurred and time passed, I noticed I stopped inviting people to my table and stopped being invited in turn.
Was it because military culture taught us to fear reaching out across rank? Or were there other reasons like family, busy-ness, or exhaustion? The pandemic put a stop to the already dwindling invitations. Holidays and moments of cultural celebration could no longer be shared together, and that separation took an undeniable toll on the health of our communities. Between early 2019 and December of 2020 the CDC recorded a massive jump in US adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, up from 11% to 42%. So what might it mean to re-engage in inviting people back to the table as we adjust to this new normal? Small steps are key. Plan for small outdoor events if COVID is a prime concern, or if everyone is vaccinated and willing—start small at the table with only a new guest or two at a time.
Community events that feature spaces and are open to all are great places for mutual meet-ups if cooking at home isn’t an interest. The reason to gather doesn’t matter, and the meal served could be pizza or chips and salsa. What matters is the act of reaching out. The key is to bring people to the table in an inclusive way. As the fall and winter holidays of this first postvaccine season approach, how can we invite people together more inclusively? Every military or veteran community seems to have a fellow service member whose partner is deployed, a friend who isn’t able to go home for the holidays, or those with family far away. This is the perfect time to brush aside concerns over rank, or socio-economic status in favor of forming a human connection. In the spirit of inclusivity, Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Medicine suggests that immigrants (or those with English-language barriers,) marginalized groups (including the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color,) and the elderly are all at high-risk of social isolation.
Given that mental health can be difficult to navigate in the best of times and knowing that the holiday season only exacerbates feelings of isolation and loneliness, consider offering an invitation to a friend or acquaintance at higher risk. Breaking the ice can be done by asking an invitee to bring something for the meal! Those being invited to your table don’t care about the meal as much as they care about the people gathering and sharing time. What matters to me when I invite people into my home and offer a place at my table, with my sons and I is that they feel welcome. I consider likes and dislikes, allergies and sensitivities, but in doing this I make sure there is something for everyone. There are many books to help first timers get the hang of a gathering with friends. Come and Eat by Bri McKoy, Welcome Home by Myquillen Smith, and The Art of Gathering: how we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker come to mind. But regardless of how or where—as the holidays and the colder season approach us, consider setting up an extra seat at the table!
By: Kerri Jeter
Therapy Gone Wild In this era of our nation’s history, war and its effects have been publicized daily across all information channels. America has seen an enormous boost in patriotism along with new and innovative ways to support veterans, allowing many to heal from war and continue to serve our nation in new capacities. Most non-profits and veteran-owned small businesses are established to meet a need the founding veteran has experienced themselves, which empowers them to then help others overcome the same challenges. Top Veteran Service Organizations like The Pink Berets, The Fallen Outdoors and Freedom Hunters have joined a trending movement to end the stigmatization of addressing mental health concerns. Many veterans are now looking for traditional forms of therapy and alternative options to help calm, re-center and slow down the mind. These alternate solutions can cultivate new ways of navigating the world after service—even for veterans who do not struggle with traumatic or combat-related concerns. One vetHERan, Leslie VanDerau, launched a nonprofit that brings veterans into the wilderness for hunting and fishing excursions. In 2016, Heroes Outdoor Therapy was created in an effort to give back to those that have sacrificed so much for our freedom. She has stood firm in her belief that the Great Outdoors is as good of an approach to mental healing as any medication. Being a Disabled Veteran herself, she knows the trials and tribulations that our nation's heroes go through on a daily basis.
“I like doing the buddy system for these experiences. That way they have somebody that's their friend and they're not thrown completely into a situation where they don't know anybody,” explained VanDerau. “It's kind of like invite a veteran event.” Each trip planned, coordinated and funded by Heroes Outdoor Therapy is designed to ensure the fun and safety of the participants. Aside from helping with every day related stressors, these outdoor activities are meant to serve as a healthy outlet for our veterans in handling other challenges that come their way.
Heroes Outdoor Therapy serves all who serve, regardless of branch, deployments, wounded in action, or service-connected disability status. “Unlike others we don't focus on purple heart veterans or veterans over a certain percent rating of disability, we pretty much include anyone who ever wore the uniform,” stated VanDerau. “I read a statistic once, that 61% of service members that attempted suicide had never been deployed. That proves veterans don’t only suffer from combat-related PTSD, but issues that a lot of civilians would identify with as well, like financial, family, or work stressors.”
A Step Towards Healing VanDerau is an avid PTSD and suicide awareness advocate. She had years’ worth of anxiety, bad habits and vices, including a dependence on alcohol. Being outdoors—fishing specifically, helped Leslie overcome these troubles. Seeing her life transform encouraged her to help others. Many of you might be asking, does outdoor therapy really help—and the answer is yes. There are numerous evidence-based studies that prove spending time in natural environments has been linked to lower stress levels, improved working memory and feeling more alive. For VanDerau, she noticed a decrease in her anxiety and an increase in her self-confidence. Veterans know all too well the pressures of stress. The job of protecting American freedoms and going to war is extremely demanding and exhausting. Individuals who get outdoors lower their stress hormone, salivary cortisol by 13.4% when compared to people who only experience a walk in an urban setting. The average American spends 93% of their life indoors—87% inside buildings and 6% inside automobiles. Over thousands of years, we have effectively become an indoor species. To counter this trend, veterans should consider incorporating the benefits of being outdoors into their own lives. Heroes Outdoor Therapy is just one way to tap into the immense health benefits. There are numerous mental health benefits from just being outdoors: it’s a natural antidepressant, it lowers blood pressure and heart rates, reduces stress and exposure to sunshine increases vitamin D intake. So getting outdoors allows people to soak up the sounds, smells and sights of natural settings and promote physiological and psychological health benefits. Hunting and fishing not only help in the same way, but also provides a practical life skill set—plus who doesn’t like a good fishing story? Mental growth isn’t meant to be comfortable or easy. Despite our upbringings, and our experiences or situations past or present, mental health is your responsibility. Stop making excuses and get outdoors.
Her Own Healing, First. Before VanDerau could start the Heroes Outdoor Therapy n onprofit, she first needed to heal herself. She took time to learn, understand and overcome. The tough lessons she has learned are: knowing and understanding herself was critically important she couldn’t give what she didn’t have she cannot give love if she didn’t love herself she couldn’t give compassion until she gave it to herself first she couldn’t affirm worthiness in others if she didn’t see her own worth “I am proud of the person I continue to grow into and I am a more confident person by trying new things and improving each year with hunting or fishing. Next year, for example, I want to learn more about archery. This year, I just completed my first solo duck hunt,” said VanDerau. “I’ve really learned to take my mental health seriously and decompress.”
Taking ownership of her mental well-being has helped VanDerau be a better mom to her two sons and stepdaughter, and a better wife to her husband and fellow veteran, Troy. “When my family saw me put my energy towards something good and witnessed my confidence change, it transferred to them as well. They are more confident and willing to step outside their comfort zone too, in order to improve. My four-year-old loves to go fishing with me,” stated VanDerau. “And then my husband joined me in running the nonprofit after he experienced a fishing tournament with me, now he is all in on this adventure too!” The VanDerau’s aim is to help veterans from all over cope better in life—they understand veterans because they are veterans. If you are ready to experience the wonders your homeland has in store for you, reach out to Heroes Outdoor Therapy and create new memories, overcome military-related struggles, reduce everyday stress and maybe learn something about yourself you never knew before.
Ten Tips to Ease Military Separation Stress By: Jacqueline Zappey
Separating from the military can cause a whirlwind of emotions. Stress. Fatigue. Fear of the unknown. New changes. Excitement. Having a plan in place before you separate can alleviate the anxiety. Before you separate: 1. Begin saving money. Financial planning is key to future success. Ideally, you would begin saving as soon as you enter the service. The earlier in your career the better. Find a financial advisor that affiliates with your base and schedule a meeting. Word of mouth is another great way to find a financial planner. Take advantage of any financial planning seminars your base hosts. 2. Talk to your career counselor to plan your next steps after separation from military service. You want to have a plan in place for this huge transition in your life. Go to your local work employment office to create a resume. This will prepare you for your civilian career. 3. Complete all separation exams prior to the end of service. Although it may be tempting to skip out on final appointments as your separation date approaches, do not do this. You need to attend any and all exams and ensure they are documented in your service and/or medical records. 4. Medical and service records - including your DD214- need to be up to date and verified by you for accuracy. This is an absolute must. Make a copy of all records and store them in a fireproof safe. 5. Secure housing. Utilize relocation assistance as allowed. You may qualify for Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) for job and house hunting. Certain restrictions do apply so make sure you are eligible. Schedule your appointment as soon as you can to transport any household goods.
After you separate: 1. Meet with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to file a disability claim. Even if you don’t think you will qualify; meet with them. The DAV can help you find resources for disability, employment, healthcare, financial, and educational benefits. 2. File for unemployment. Make sure you bring your DD214 if you intend to do this as you search for a new job. 3. If you plan on going to college, apply for your military GI Bill benefits. Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will maximize the amount of money you will receive for college. If you want to start a business make a plan and apply for grants that apply to your business model. 4. Get health care insurance lined up. Transitioning from military health insurance can cause quite the sticker shock when you become a civilian. Do your research and make sure you qualify to apply if it is not an enrollment period. Many plans offer other services such as massages, chiropractic care, acupuncture, gym services, nutrition counseling, and other valuable services. Compare costs of deductibles, copays, out-of-pocket expenses, and extra services to see which plan is the best for you and your family. 5. Get plugged in with local Veteran groups. Connecting with other Veterans as you transition to a civilian again is extremely helpful. You may feel alone and overwhelmed. Allow your sisters and brothers-in-arms to be your support system. Look into your local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the Auxiliary, American Legions, or other various organizations. These are 10 tips I wish someone would have shared with me prior to separating from the Navy. This information is extremely helpful and will save you a ton of time and stress. Fair winds and following seas.
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Grat-i-tude (noun): the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. In many instances of my past lived life, complaints rang louder out of my mouth than words of gratitude. The human experience is a complicated one—societal and social pressures can make it harder to be appreciative in general. Please and Thank you are just too simplistic and robotic these days; in a sense that it has just become a part of our general habits of courtesy. Since becoming a writeHER and subscribeHER for Freedom Sisters Magazine, I have learned about many military and veteran women that are doing amazing things and although they are all diverse, with different life circumstances and professional experience—they have learned to lean into a life of gratitude.
For me, gratitude is beyond thankful. Gratitude is a lifestyle. Once I really understood what gratitude meant, I was able to really apply it to my life. The results have deepened human connections and been transformational from trauma wounds that were deeply intoxicating my body. An article from Harvard Medical School discussed how important gratitude is to our health and mindfulness—both sharing and receiving gratitude. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel emotions that are more positive, reminisce good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.
Gratitude affords people to appreciate what they have instead of always reaching for something new. Gratitude helps people refocus on what they have instead of what they lack. And, although it may feel contrived at first, this mental state grows stronger with use and practice. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I wanted to extend deeper gratitude for Women who have served. In my survey of many women who have served in the U.S. Military, many of them have felt unappreciated and because of that, it can make it harder for them to practice gratitude.
More Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Write a thank you note. A note of gratitude can really brighten up someone's day. Write it and send it, or better yet, deliver it in person, if possible. Make a habit of sending at least one gratitude letter a month. Once in a while, write one to yourself. Thank someone mentally. No time to write. Pause and think about someone who has done something nice for you, and mentally thank the individual. Even the thought can be beneficial.
Having a platform like Freedom Sisters Magazine allows us to right the wrongs of the past by improving the present and future lives of women servicemembers and veterans.
Keep a gratitude journal. Make it a habit to write down what you are thankful for every day. It is helpful to do this process at the same time daily, jot down up to five things. Hunt the good stuff.
In efforts to ensure women veterans are on the receiving end of gratitude more often, it is important to read stories of gratitude.
Pray. People of faith can use prayer to cultivate gratitude.
We invited our subscribeHERs to submit gratitude stories for other women servicemembers or veterans. We all deserve it and once we normalize receiving gratitude, it will make it easier to incorporate a gratitudeled life.
Meditate. Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on the present moment without judgment. Although people often focus on a word or phrase (such as "peace"), it is also possible to focus on what you're grateful for (the warmth of the sun, a pleasant sound, etc.).
Dear, Jennifer Rodriguez I a m sending my p r a i s e a n d f o re v e r g r a t efulness to J e n n i f e r R o d r ig u e z . H e r s t r e ngth and kin d n e s s s e t h e r a p a r t f r o m m a n y others. In t h e p a s t t e n ye a r s h a s n o t only become o n e o f m y c l o se s t f r i e n d s b u t anything pro f e s s i o n a l I n ee d h e l p w i t h , she has be e n t h e r e f o r me . E v e n t h r o ugh her most d i f f i c u l t t i me , s h e f o u g ht through a t o u g h A r m y s ch o o l a n d g r a d uated with e a s e . S o p r o u d o f h e r a n d p r o u d to call he r m y s i s t e r i n a r m s .
-Rosy Velez
Dear, Gigi McClure G i g i is my neigh b o r . I d i d n ' t s e r v e w i t h h e r , but I've sp o k e n w i t h t h o se w h o h a v e . S h e is that rock s o l i d p e r s o n I c a n a l w a ys depend up o n . S h e i s g e ne r o u s a n d s m a r t. We have d e e p a n d m e a n i ng f u l c o n v ersations. I h e l p e d h e r r ec e n t l y r u n f o r public offic e a n d e x p e r i e nc e d h e r i n t e grity and le a d e r s h i p f i r s t h a n d . I w o u l d follow her i n t o b a t t l e , n o q u e s tions asked.
-Diane Vasarkovy
Dear, Marie Bole I am thankful for Marie because she is an excellent NCO and always there for her soldiers when they need it. She inspires everyone who comes into her path with her willingness to learn and grow. She always puts others first and is huge light to those around her.
-Amber Valenica
Dear, Carrie Hammond S h e has been a g r e a t b e s t f r i en d a n d s u p p ort for me i n m y h a r d e s t an d h a p p iest times! S h e h a s t h e b ig g e s t
Dear, Kayla Williams S h e ’ s a constant , p a s s i o n a t e , r a d i c a l a d v o cate of the h i g h e s t i n t e g ri t y
-Mary Jay Wells
Dear, Nicolette Kennemer S h e ’ s been my be s t f r i e n d , s i st e r , a n d r o c k . I’m so pro u d o f h e r a n d h o w f a r s h e ’ s come in li f e . I ’ v e w a t c he d h e r g r o w u p a nd become an a m a z i n g w o m a n, p r o f essional, an d N C O ! I ’ m t h an k f u l t h a t s h e ’ s there when e v e r I n e e d h er !
-Brittany Willard
Dear, Marisa Schultz (Bloom)
Marisa is my bunk mate during my deployment in 2004. But for those of us that are lucky, Your bunk mate is far more than just the person that shares your bunkbed with you and your living space. Marisa taught me so much about myself. She continues to help me navigate life and look at different perspectives which in the end, make me learn more about life and myself. Even before she became a mother she was a mother hen. She is empathetic, caring, the brutally honest when it is needed. I am a better person because of her. And I am one of the luckiest VetHerans because I have her in my life.
-Jennifer Hobbs
Dear, Lani Hankins
h e a r t and will b e a t s o m e o n e ’ s a i d i n a n i nstant. Carr i e d e s e r v e s t he b i g g e s t r e c o gnition as o n e o f t h e m o s t c a r i n g , s e l f less, courag e o u s a n d b r a v e w o m e n I k n o w in the Navy . S h e e x p r e s s es l o v e a n d radiates pea c e . S e n d i n g h er t h e u t m o st gratitude .
She’s a REAL voice, who cares about others, no matter how many times somebody’s tried to put her down. She has been fighting for a long time to expose the truth within the military. She’s a fighter, and a true American woman who doesn’t get the credit she truly deserves. Doesn’t want the clout, the money, nothing, just full hearted in helping people.
-Natasha Swartley
-J Marie
Could not put this book down! I love and appreciate the multiple perspectives that Jen and Ryan share throughout their journey—their different takes on love, military experiences, trauma, and life after war. -Max Tech Calmed. is an intense, intimate look into the beginning of Jennifer Hobbs and her husband's relationship through basic training, into a combat zone, and living with the aftermath of it all, including PTSD. - Sheri B. I read the whole book in a little over 24 hours from receiving it. I couldn't put it down. -Jordan
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