"I got extremely depressed beginning with the first few anti-trans executive orders. I'm a disabled veteran with PTSD and felt like I was under attack, despite having done everything right. I got fired from my last job on Feb 25th... filed for 100% VA disability. It was approved. Then I did some intense therapy at the VA, including a crisis management plan."
"It helped me realize the strength I do have, so despite being old (physically 64 next month, mentally going on 30), I applied to the Master of Human Rights program at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. I just completed my first semester back. However, I'm angry that a disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps, honorably discharged in 1988 with a flawless record as a Sergeant of Marines, cannot get a passport with the correct gender marker."
A 63-year-old transgender disabled Marine Corps veteran experienced severe depression after anti-trans executive orders and felt under attack despite honorable service. He lost his job, applied for and received 100% VA disability, and completed intensive VA therapy including a crisis management plan. Therapy revealed personal strength and prompted enrollment in a Master of Human Rights program at the University of Minnesota, where he finished his first semester. He remains angry that he cannot obtain a passport with the correct gender marker. He believes using an incorrect marker would endanger him and seeks stronger action from LGBTQ+ leaders and allies.
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