06/05/2026
Tomorrow is a big day for many of us. Virtual Interview Day for Mrs. Veteran America.
As I reflect on the last few months, I realize how much this journey has challenged me. There have been incredible highs and difficult lows. During this time, I graduated from college with honors and began my master's degree, accomplishments I am incredibly proud of.
Mrs. Veteran America is about resilience, and resilience is something I have had to lean on more than once. There were moments when I wanted to quit. Life has a way of throwing challenges at us, whether it's financial struggles, relationship difficulties, disappointments, or unexpected obstacles. But every time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself why I started in the first place: my two boys.
My greatest goal has always been to show them that no matter how hard life gets, you keep moving forward. To me, resilience doesn't mean life is easy. Resilience is finding the strength deep inside yourself when your back is against the wall. It's choosing to keep going when every part of you wants to stop.
As I pursue my goal of becoming a social worker for veterans, I hope to show future clients that even when life takes you down dark paths, there is always a reason to keep going. I've been through difficult seasons, and I found my way forward. You can too.
I also want to wish all of my fellow contestants an amazing interview tomorrow. One of the greatest gifts of this journey has been getting to know so many incredible women. I have had the honor of hearing your stories, celebrating your accomplishments, and watching each of you overcome challenges with grace and determination.
No matter what happens tomorrow, we are more than contestants; we are a sisterhood. We understand one another in a way that only fellow veterans can. I am proud to stand beside each of you and cheer you on as we continue this journey together.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Tomorrow, I walk into this interview carrying every lesson, every challenge, and every victory with me.