Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, where we aim to raise awareness, fight stigmas, and prioritize the importance of Marines’ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This month provides an opportunity for the world to focus on supporting those who struggle with their mental health. Marines, remind your brothers and sisters to take action to ensure mental fortitude. If a Marine next to you is struggling, guide them to where they can receive the necessary help. Let

Step 7: Make a Safety Plan If you’re still in the relationship, it’s crucial to think about how to keep yourself SAFE until you can get yourself OUT. Here’s how to start: 1) Keep the idea of leaving fresh in your mind. Even if all you do is reread a resource or open your notes once a day. 2) Learn what safety planning means (I suggest googling when able to do so). 3) Remember: to successfully leave, you need to stay ALIVE until you can. Six weeks after deciding to leave, I was opening the outlin