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We are stronger together and sometimes it's nice to be reminded we aren't alone. We are for those women who are not only serving in the military but who may be looking for a supportive community to achieve professional and personal growth. Our host, Sharika Labrie, currently serves in the military and encourages mentorship and sharing life experiences in order to work smarter and not harder when it comes to being the best mother, leader, wife, nurse, and entrepreneur she can be. Join us weekly to be inspired, educated, or motivated by stories provided by the host or experienced guest. Stop by to listen in on challenges and success stories on separation during deployments, investing in yourself, relocating family every few years, retiring, physical or emotional trauma, parenting, dual military, finding your balance and so much more that comes with the highs and lows of being a military woman.
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Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
“This diagnosis threw everything off track” says Cassie Bailey, retired combat medic, LPN, RN and Army Corps Nurse Officer. When she was 34 years old, Cassie was diagnosed with metastasized Stage 4 breast cancer and given only five years to live. In this episode of The Military Woman, Cassie talks with host Sharika Labrie about how her diagnosis changed her life, and her military career.
Cassie was medically discharged from the army after seventeen years of service -- and soon after her discharge, Covid hit. The combination threw her for a loop, but she found solace in many places - therapy, doctors, and a website called Health Unlocked, that lets you connect with people who have the same disease, prognosis, and medications as you.
Now, Cassie is stable. She has been for two years. And she maintains hope - she is going to see a functional medicine doctor in the coming weeks to see if integrative health can help her find a cure. Listen in for this heart-breaking, yet hopeful, story of cancer, military aspirations, and what life is like as a young mother after medical discharge.
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- “I’m the one going through it, but you know, they are too. And I found myself having to comfort other people when I needed comfort.” (35:38-35:58)
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