In this video, Megan talks about the extra burden she experienced as a female soldier in Iraq, how the support system for veterans failed her when she came home, and how she finally found the help she needed.
Your Story Matters: Amplifying the voices of our women veterans
When we thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice, the stories and images of our women veterans are often overlooked.
We are working to change that. We asked our amazing Women Vets on Point community to share their story by answering this question: What does being a women veteran mean to you?
Video Stories of Hope and Challenge
Abby’s Story
In this video, Abby relates how her experiences with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) while serving created barriers to mental health and adjustment afterward, and how she found support and hope for moving forward.
Yaying’s Story
In this video you’ll learn about: The beginnings of Yaying’s depression during AIT as well as experiences common to many who have served such as bad dreams, suicidal thoughts, and sense of permanence about her bad feelings. Yaying’s reasons for joining the military The benefits …
Esmeralda’s Story
In this video you’ll learn about: Esmeralda’s challenges with mental health, common to many who have served, including nervousness, an inability to sleep, overthinking everything and feelings of anger The implications of ignoring or denying the problem including coping mechanisms like use of alcohol The …
The Veterans Portrait Project with Stacy Pearsall
Stacy L. Pearsall got her start as an Air Force photographer at the age of 17. During her time in service, she traveled to over 40 countries and participated in the military photojournalism program at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. During three combat …