Shay Breaks Her Silence As A General's Daughter

Shay shares her powerful story, from surprising her Air Force family by joining the Army to overcoming the challenges of military sexual assault. In this episode, she reveals valuable information from Secretary of the VA Denis R. McDonough that can aid listeners and their loved ones in navigating VA claims.

Military Sexual Trauma Operations Center San Juan, Puerto Rico:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/sanjuan/

Les "The VA Wizard": https://www.facebook.com/thevawizardclaimsagent/

Survey: https://forms.gle/V3dk289RXmbdMaRh7

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Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988

Veterans Crisis Line - 988, then press 1

NAMI - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

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Next week's interview is our host sharing her experience during her hospitalization at the VA Center in Houston, with her roommate at the facility there to share what she witnessed and experienced as well.

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