Shame and reluctance to discuss experiences with colleagues or support staff in a male-dominated career field often delay veterans’ seeking out help.
“Veterans don’t ask for help. For someone to make the call and come in, it’s a big step in and of itself. I get some amount of respect and trust because I’m another veteran. … They know you know where they’re coming from.”
“I was naive when I signed up. I was so upset after I got that [deployment] call. I thought I was going to die. I wasn’t going to Spain. I was 19, and it was a lot to handle emotionally.”
