One Year Post-Military Chats | Candid Conversations | Mental Health | Shae Taylor

[@MarkM58]

I am a Navy vet from the '70s and my son is a former CTIC, now mustang (non-LDO) LTJG. I don't know the reason you got out, but I hope you find what you're looking for. The transition to the civilian world can be daunting and very scary. And you are correct, civilians can never understand what it means to be a veteran. That part of your life never leaves you. It becomes part of your DNA. I hope you have applied for all VA benefits. Service Connected disabilities (even 10%) give you access to some great benefits. The VA also has a massive suicide prevention program. I have shared your videos with several people that were/are considering joining the Navy. Best of luck to you!

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Tysm 🥹 yeah im finding my way. Thank you for your service as well btw 👏🏼

[@MANNYREFRESH]

I’ve retired from the Navy after 25 years and you’re 100% correct, we are definitely not the same as we were when we first came in. I’m sorry you had to experience a crappy period in your life, just know that it has made you a stronger person. We were always taught as leaders; Sailors, Ship and then Self. Living by that ethos allowed me to be a great mentor, a big brother and even a father figure. It’s unfortunate that you had some bad times in the Navy that seemed to outweigh the good times. I wish I had the opportunity to have been there for you during that dark time as a leader. I have always looked after all Sailors I have led and raised them to be come effective adults and better human beings. I am very proud to have served and I am proud for those who have served. Keep your head in the game and you will excel at anything you put your heart in to!

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

thank you for this beautiful message. its leaders like you that make all the difference.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

And then there are ww2 veterans who have lived a long and prosperous life without being weak

[@csuhpat2]

I have been out for 30 years and you are so right- I think about things in a different way. Sending you positive thoughts.

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Does it get easier?

[@csuhpat2]

@@ShaeTaylorLife Yes and No. I have seen in my field that things like attention to detail, duty and mental toughness that I learned in the Navy, makes my thought process different than my co-workers. It makes it easier as my Admin pretty much leaves me alone for the most part. The harder thing is that because of that mindset I learned is that some (co-workers) are put off by it and it can become lonely at times and people don't understand the thought process. It is what it is. Keep being you.

[@ashveet420]

Yayyy , finally . It has been a while .please do not stop uploading videos from now onwards , really love the channel . ❤❤😊

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Comments like these keeps going! Anything you wanna see?

[@ashveet420]

@@ShaeTaylorLife nothing in particular but would love to see more of your life’s adventures, after military life etc . I actually have nothing to do with the military but I really enjoyed watching all your videos about bootcamp and stuff like that . I binged watched all your videos at some point in time . They’re super cool and informative. Yea , nothing in general but would like to see you to continue uploading because your positivity and happiness is super contagious.

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

@ashveet420 ash thank you. This genuinely made my night. I always wondered if non military watched my videos and now I know!! I am happy my joy is rubbing off :)

[@ryancagerbaker]

I’m sorry for your suffering. I’m glad you made it through. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Thank you!!!

[@ryancagerbaker]

You’re welcome! Nothing against the US military as a whole but we need veterans like you to share their experiences to help motivate positive change towards how our service members are treated.

[@Mrfranciscomeraz]

Hello, Im just a year in the navy Finishing up A school as an ET. So far its been good im really thankful for what the navy can provide….yeah it’s challenging sometimes but super worth it im heading back home to San Diego so really exited about that, oh and I wanted to be IS :( but got ET 😂

[@jerh6497]

Glad you're doing better. Jesus is with us through it all.

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Amen. Thank you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@raulmayers2072]

There is such a light about you. I am joining the Navy as a CTR and I leave for bootcamp in May and your videos has helped prepare me mentally into joining and giving me a bigger picture of information I can't find anywhere else. Thank you for sharing the good and the bad. I am glad you are more in tune with your purpose and are starting to find yourself again. I can't even imagine what you have went through! I am curious because I am trying to plan out earning my masters. What did you like about cybersecurity and what did you not like? Did you use tuition assistance while you were active duty?

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Thanks so so much for the kind words!!!! I am only at the start of my cyber degree, but I will tell you it is heavy tech wise. I’m not really a techie but I am taking it with my GI bill because I need to expand my knowledge to get a better (hopefully) paying job. I def would use TA once you’re in!!!

[@davefimek8667]

Congrats on taking the plunge man! I was in 2002-2006 and left a CTR2. I worked towards a BS in IT Management while I was active and man, you really need to plan and it is freak'n rough. Best advice I got when enlisting was make sure you use the military, otherwise they will use you. In order to max out your educational benefits (or any benefit for that matter) you're going to be in for a bureaucratic run around for the next several years. Hopefully things have improved but who knows. Make sure you plan, plan, plan and plan for your exit. You'll be walking out with a mostly redacted job history so you'll have to find a way to ensure you're marketable after you leave.

[@dominickmoura165]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@iniyacoursey8162]

I love you Shae I’ve been trying to go to the military but haven’t be able to because of my weight and anytime I feel discouraged I go to you videos. I really appreciate you much! I have some questions about your journey maybe one day you could give me some more guidance!

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

so much love!!! have you checked out my bootcamp guide? it will help you get into shape. Feel free to email me as well and I can give you some tips! Thank you for the support!!

[@TheWarRapport]

Shae!!

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

hi friend :)

[@christianmillhollon4481]

Struggling with purpose, there is only one purpose and thats to serve the lord

[@machafine]

Amen 🙏🏾 God is always good no matter what! He will never leave nor forsake you. He will guide you never lose focus on the lord! God is sovereign nothing is hard for him to do❤. I want to join the navy I’m in college and i graduate in May with my BA in psychology and i want to go in as in officer i need to lose a few pounds. I’m trusting God to help me with this journey getting into the military.

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Yes he will!!! Amen! Youre gonna do great :)

[@machafine]

Thank you for sharing that word i needed that. I think you should also start posting mini sermons/words. You can definitely speak the word of God! God bless you on your new journey! I am a new subscribers

[@christianmillhollon4481]

If you disobey him he will show you no mercy

[@christianmillhollon4481]

If you disobey him he will show you no mercy

[@michaelsage1996]

Glad to see your happy. So when you got out did your husband get out to?

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

He didn’t

[@christianmillhollon4481]

God isn't tell you to get on soscial media

[@MarkM58]

How do you know what God told her to do? Maybe this is a way for her to help others. Go troll someplace else.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

@@MarkM58 because I'm not a fool like you

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

Thank you for your support dude.. some people are just mean.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

@@ShaeTaylorLife are you talking to mark lol

[@ShaeTaylorLife]

@christianmillhollon4481 yes dude please be kind :)