Uniting Military Spouses and Becoming a Community Advocate: Kelly Cottle (POD

In this episode of the Mission43 Podcast, host Dan Nelson sits down with Kelly Cottle, a South African native, former collegiate swimmer, military spouse, and passionate advocate for veterans and their families. Kelly shares her unique journey from immigrating to the U.S. to becoming a dedicated social worker supporting military communities. She opens up about meeting her husband, a combat-wounded Marine, just months after his injury, and navigating the challenges of military life, caregiving, and personal growth. Kelly discusses her work with Mission43 where she is focused on supporting veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders (SUD). This conversation offers valuable insights into the importance of community, communication, and finding purpose through adversity. Whether you’re a military spouse, veteran, or someone passionate about mental health advocacy, Kelly’s story is sure to motivate you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories from the veteran community!

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