Prior from being removed from the MSW program in the academic year of 2015; I experienced discrimination, harassment, and the loss of a fellow veteran. The harsh reality of veteran suicide came upon me when a dear friend could no longer continue battling depression and terminated his life. The loss I experienced affected me profoundly, which furthered my poor performance academically. Since my removal from the MSW program, I have used the time to cope and mourn the hardships I experienced. In addition, I maintained contact with one of the academic program advisers; in order to develop an academic plan that would lead me to success in completing my degree upon reinstatement. To ensure my success within the MSW program and my remaining
