When the Uniform No Longer Fits: My Transition Story

There’s a moment some of us face when the uniform — once a symbol of purpose, pride, and identity — no longer fits the life we’re trying to build. In Episode 3 of Open Door Policy, I sat down behind the mic solo to talk about my own transition out of the military after ten years. Not to bash the system or dramatize the struggle, but to say what so many of us feel and rarely say out loud: it’s okay to want something different.

Leaving wasn’t about bitterness. It wasn’t even about frustration. It was about growth — about recognizing that the version of stability I had clung to for so long was holding me back from the kind of life I wanted to create for myself and my family.

In this episode, I shared what support looked like (and what it didn’t), the conversations that challenged me, and how stepping away from comfort opened a door I didn’t even know I needed. I also touched on the work I’m doing now through Troop Transitions — my small business built for military members navigating career changes, shifts in identity, or that foggy “what now?” space so many of us land in.

I know I’m not the only one sitting with these questions. If you’re in that in-between season, this one’s for you. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s here to remind you: whatever chapter you’re in, you’re not alone.

🎧 Listen to Episode 3: “When the Uniform No Longer Fits” on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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