Who and where do we turn to when everything that we have counted on in life falls apart? What do we do when our definition of our identity changes instantly and we are left in a tailspin? After almost seventeen years of military service I could no longer deploy due to medical issues. I had to go through a medical board process and knew that my time in the Air Force was coming to an end and I was devastated. My family was financially devastated because I was the breadwinner at that time.

I was forced to let go of everything that I knew and the transition was incredibly difficult to embrace. In this episode I discuss:

*The long emotional journey of acceptance before leaving the military.

*The many conversations and prayers that brought me closer to God.

*Understanding that Christ defined me, not the military.

*How leaning into the Lord saved me from becoming a veteran statistic.

I am so thankful for my spiritual journey and maturity of faith because I knew that seeking Him was the road to healing and working through devastating times. In Him, I discovered unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness. I am a daughter of God first, not defined by the world's expectations.

My prayer is that someone will hear this episode and it will touch them deeply.

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