37 - Trusting Your Instincts: A Powerful Call to Stand Up for Our Veterans

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37 - Trusting Your Instincts: A Powerful Call to Stand Up for Our Veterans
In this deeply personal and emotional episode, RuthAnn bravely shares a difficult chapter from her life. She recounts an event that took place at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, which ultimately led to her husband, Lance, being placed on hospice care. With raw honesty, RuthAnn opens up about the impact of this experience, the emotional toll it took, and the importance of trusting your instincts — especially when faced with a medical system that may not always have your loved one's best interests at heart.
RuthAnn reflects on the critical lesson that, even in moments of vulnerability, it’s essential to question and challenge those in positions of authority. She speaks to the heartbreaking reality that sometimes those in charge may not have all the answers, and it's up to us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones, no matter the situation.
In addition to sharing her personal story, RuthAnn uses this episode as a call to action for all listeners to advocate for our veterans. She urges us to pay attention to the challenges and shortcomings of the system that is meant to care for those who served our country. RuthAnn’s story is a powerful reminder that we must stand up for those who have given so much, and push for meaningful change within the Veterans Affairs system.
This episode is not only about RuthAnn's heartbreaking journey, but also about sparking a larger conversation on how we can better care for our veterans and ensure they receive the respect, care, and support they deserve.
Key Moments in This Episode:
[00:01:00] Important background details about Lance’s health and their experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital are shared, providing the context needed to understand the gravity of the situation.
[00:04:40] Deep concerns arise over a particular medical procedure, highlighting the internal conflict faced and the strong instincts urging against it.
[00:08:10] The medical procedure that would change everything is revealed, leading to the decision to place Lance on hospice care.
[00:13:40] A harsh reality is discussed about how veterans are treated within the system meant to care for them, with a powerful call to recognize the urgent need for change.
[00:14:21] A call to action: RuthAnn encourages listeners to stand up for veterans and demand change in the system that cares for them.
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