Due to avoiding negative stereotypes and feeling like being "one of the guys" was the safest way to belong in the military, women sometimes create barriers for each other during their time in service. I left the Army feeling bitter towards other women because of how I had been treated, but as a veteran, I was desperately seeking the company of those that had similar experiences to me, so I gave women veterans a second chance and was greatly surprised. My view of military spouses was also changed once I became a military spouse, and that helped me to grow, as well. This episode is a shout-out to all the amazing women veterans out there that helped me move on and heal old wounds and bitterness.
