#medicallyretired

[usmc-moc]

Just finished recording a great episode with @smith.blake . The topic was on medical retirement and his journey with chrons, depression, and success. Thank you for serving and for a great interview. #chrons #USMC #medicallyretired #MARINES #chronsdisease #depression #battledepression (at Oceanside, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqSfa6pHJn/?igshid=hkbqex8ds3a5

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#drunkdriver #911 #medicallyretired #indianapolis #sheriff #mothersagainstdrunkdriving #handicapped #thedayeverythingchanged #outlawtorn (at Marion County, Indiana)

[craniofacialvegan]

Our 7/18 weekly movie night. I cannot believe in 21 days our 10 year wedding anniversary will be here. We have been busy trying to finalize our move, and I have been endlessly working on finishing my book and a charity event for CCA! After our move we will be opening our own non-profit for craniofacial differences and veterans. Giving back is one of the greatest rewards one can ever receive. There is a bigger plan in place, and it's been something we have been wanting to do for the last few years. Thankfully that day is almost near! My husband is my main supporter and inspiration to venture on forward everyday. He has always encouraged me to never give up, and I haven't. Through my tears and fears, he has always brought so much light and joy to my life. Honestly, I couldn't ever picture my life without him. I love you so much sweetheart! #usmcwife #militarylove #medicallyretired #disabledveteran #veteran #PTSD #marriage #love #husband #wife #craniofacial #treachercollins #microtia #atresia #disability #love #acceptance #disabilityawareness #disorder #plasticsurgery #hearing #awareness #InspireADifference

[craniofacialvegan]

Throwback 7 years ago and still today, the love of my life. Every kiss is so special to me. He see’s me for me, he loves me unconditionally, and he thinks I am absolutely gorgeous - with or without makeup. He loves my natural beauty, and he literally tells me this everyday, despite my facial differences.

He thinks that the world has some reconsideration to do when it comes to the standards of what they believe to be true natural beauty. He is my best friend, forever and always. Together we are a strong power couple both seeking to make positive change in this world. I love you sweetheart! #InternationalKissingDay

#usmcwife #militarylove #medicallyretired #disabledveteran #veteran #PTSD #marriage #love #husband #wife #craniofacial #treachercollins #microtia #atresia #disability #love #acceptance #disabilityawareness #disorder #plasticsurgery #hearing #awareness #InspireADifference

[craniofacialvegan]

Up until a few years ago, I NEVER went out in public with my hair up let alone without my makeup. We ran into a beautiful woman, I have known since elementary school at the Mexican restaurant. I was a little embarrassed and uncomfortable. Until now, she had never seen me with my hair up, ears exposed and no makeup, I almost felt naked. But she offered to take a picture and added me on Facebook. She even said I was beautiful and honesty there is no lie in that. I hope if you are self-conscious that you look deep from within and decide that you are going to be your own kind of beautiful. It's not easy, some days are harder than others. Especially the days where my liquid eyeliner failed me miserably. I still have some of those days. But I enjoy being able to feel normal by simply putting my hair up in a bun and going out without worrying in my physical appearance. Taking one day at a time has really helped me truly appreciate and love myself, so please do the same and LOVE yourself! #usmcwife #medicallyretired #disabledveteran #veteran #marriage #love #husband #wife #craniofacial #TreacherCollins #microtia #atresia #disability #love #acceptance #disabilityawareness #disorder #plasticsurgery #cochlear #HearingImpaired #awareness #tcsawareness #InspireADifference

[craniofacialvegan]

It's already almost been ten years since we first met when he was in the #USMC and we are still so in love. He and I are both a unique kind of different. I was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome and while he was born "normal" he now suffers with #anxiety and #PTSD resultant from a #TBI, but he is my perfect everything and I am his. ❤ . . . . . . . . . . . . #usmcwife #medicallyretired #marriage #love #husband #wife #mtv #movieawards #sunday #Craniofacial #TreacherCollins #Syndrome #MandibulofacialDysostosis #FranceschettiZwahlenKlein #MicrotiaAtresia #Disability #love #acceptance #disabilityawareness #disorder #plasticsurgery #baha #cochlear #cochlearimplant #hearingImpaired #awareness #tcsawareness #InspireADifference