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Support Services Can Explain Your Options

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Photo: 3rd ABCT, 4th ID Iron Ambassador Program (8502105) by U.S. Army 3BCT-4ID by 1st Lt. Kimberly Blair (Public domain), via Openverse

Support services are trained to lay out the range of options available to you clearly, without ever steering you toward any particular decision. This is worth knowing whether or not you ever decide to use it. This is something worth clarifying early, even before deciding anything at all. This is worth asking about directly, without any hesitation at all.

Hearing these options explained patiently, at your own pace, can make an overwhelming situation feel a little more manageable and clear to think through. This is worth remembering, whatever stage of the process someone is at. It reflects genuine care for the person navigating the process. This is worth understanding clearly before making any decision at all.

1800RESPECT is on 1800 737 732, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14, both available any hour to talk through your options. You deserve the same care and patience you offer to others. Nobody expects you to have all the answers before you call. Taking that first step counts for a great deal, however small it feels.

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