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Stories of Resilience: Dr. Rosie Ortiz-Torres
Dr. Rosie Ortiz-Torres obtained her Doctoral degree while also living overseas the last 10 years, raising two teenagers, navigating deployments and volunteering with the military community as well. She’ll share her personal experience in leaving active duty and leveraging resources such as the Red Cross, Fleet and Family Support Centers and the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society.
Show Links:
- https://www.nsfamilyline.org/compass
- https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
- https://www.nmcrs.org/
- https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/
Show Takeaways:
Ask yourself Dr. Rosie's big question--Why not?
● Spouses’ dreams and goals are important too
● Be gentle and respectful with yourself in meeting those goals and aspirations
● Use all of the Navy and military resources to your full advantage.
● Use volunteering to help clarify goals
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