by Virginia

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The Notorious RBG

Why am I startled?  Why do I feel uneasy and somewhat cast adrift? Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was 87 years old. While in my head I know that no one lives forever, in my heart it seems that some people should. I recall writing the content for WoVeN’s meeting #5 – “Connections”. As... Read more » Read More

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Meet Sharon Ozdarski from Combined Arms

Sharon is the Austin Regional Manager of Combined Arms, a one-stop resource for Veterans in transition. Sharon spoke with us about the mission of their organization, what inspired her to work with women veterans, and her advice for women transitioning from the military. Tell us about the mission of your organization. The Combined Arms mission... Read more » Read More

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Meet Lois Withers

"In WoVeN, you will find the sisterhood, support, love, and belonging that you have been longing for." Read More

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Meet LaVern Glosson

"WoVeN is a reminder that we are not alone. In any small town, city, state or across the nation, we are woven emotionally, and are intimately strong together." Read More

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Meet Lauren Friedman

"WoVeN is an experience, and it may be hard to understand the benefits of being part of a WoVeN group until you’re able to reunite with women Veterans and support each other in a way that you’ve never been supported before. Until you experience it, you don’t realize how much you were missing that." Read More

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A Heartfelt Message from WoVeN’s Director

My heart is breaking watching the pain and suffering caused by the senseless death of Mr. Floyd. I don’t know what it is like to be a minority in this country. But I very much want all women Veterans of all races, religions, ethnicities, orientations, and creeds (WoVeN and beyond) to know how very much... Read more » Read More

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Meet Sandra Bermudez

"With WoVeN, you can take that shield down and have a place in a group of individuals who have been there, done that, gone through what you have gone through. You can share and feel free to express your concerns and worries and make it better for yourself." Read More

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WoVeN Helps You Stay Connected During Social Distancing!

During this stressful time, so many of us are following recommendations for “social distancing” and spending lots of time in our homes, helping to keep ourselves, our families, and others safe and healthy. This social distancing is so important, but it can feel isolating. And it comes at a stressful time when it is especially... Read more » Read More

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San Diego Training Update!

At the end of February, women Veterans from across the country gathered in sunny San Diego, CA to attend the WoVeN National Peer Leader Training. 56 new Peer Leaders will bring WoVeN back to their communities to start their own WoVeN groups and 4 new Trainers are now able to train Peer Leaders regionally. We’re... Read more » Read More

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7 New WoVeN States!

At the end of February, WoVeN will welcome 57 new Peer Leaders, 14 Trainers, and 2 National Consultants to our National Peer Leader Training in San Diego! These women will spend 3 days learning how to deliver the WoVeN program and will make connections with women Veterans from all over the country. Our upcoming cohort... Read more » Read More
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