"I had to become an advocate for myself and for him. Then he saw what I was doing, and slowly he started tagging along, taking care of himself, and placing a lot of effort into his recovery." — Diana Villa
In this episode of Make Your Move, Diana Villa, former Army, shares her incredible story of resilience. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 10.
Diana is a former military medic who served four years in the Army before becoming a military spouse. She and her husband both joined the military at 17 and spent 20 years in the service. After her husband was medically discharged, they struggled with a difficult transition. Diana shared how they had both lost their identities and talked openly about the journey to rediscovering themselves.
Listen to the full episode to hear Diana's story of growing up in the military and how she and her husband navigated being separated from the life they knew without military support.
Visit themilitaryeffect.com, read Scott's book, and listen to each weekly episode of Make Your Move to learn more. By challenging your assumptions and understanding the incredible impact veterans have and continue to have, we can create a better future for all of us.
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE
Diana's Military Journey and Transition to Civilian Life
Support and Resources During the Transition
Future Career Paths and Volunteer Work
Resilience and Recommended Actions
YOUR MOVE
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