A Letter to the Woman Who Served

There is a particular relief in being in a room — physical or virtual — with other women who understand without explanation. You don't have to justify the VA mix-ups, the unit dynamics, the balancing act of family and service.

Write a short letter to yourself — the woman who served — telling her what you want her to know now.

In the journal this prompt has 8 lines. Here, take as many as you need.