As I said previously, things are looking up. I finally wised up to figuring out my VA benefits. One of the best things I've done so far was walk into the VA Regional Office and meet my vocational rehabilitation counselor. Using my GI Bill has enabled me to leave Quad and start school full time. January of this year started my first semester. Surprising myself, I earned a 3.8 GPA (I hope to keep it up!)
At the end of April, I spoke with my counselor from the VA and learned I could perform a work study funded through the VA. I am so thankful and proud to say I have been at the Veterans Service Office as an assistant. I also want to share that I am performing successfully enough that my supervisor approached me about applying for a full time opening we had. But my goal at this point is to keep fast tracking through my schooling and earning my degree. It is nice to know I am useful and well liked.
Life really is great. At one point in time (for quite a long time) I did not find any worth to myself. But I have become enthusiastic about my life as a whole and have discovered I have a bright future ahead of me.
I guess the main point of this whole blog (besides trying to earn an "A") is to prove that things do get better. I know there are many people, veterans included, that struggle with mental issues. I just want people to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Most importantly, if you are considering leaving this world before your time, please reconsider and explore other avenues. There are options out there for even the lowliest souls out there. People just need a desire to better their situations and once that happens, the sky's the limit. I feel confident in saying that I know this first-hand.
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