TW: suicidal ideations

Guest, Katie, shares her story as a reservist deploying and mental health challenges she faced on deployment. Hear how Katie leaned on the support of those around her, and later on pursued her passion in life outside of the military and uses that passion today to help service members as a battle buddy to lean on for help. 

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**If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673**

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