What happens when the instincts that helped you survive in war make it harder to live in peace?
On Veterans Day, The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Army veteran, writer, and artist Samantha “Sam” Juan for Night 4 of Veterans Week. Sam served 10 years in the Army, including as a signals intelligence analyst and as a Cultural Support Team leader attached to Joint Special Operations Command in Afghanistan. A Bronze Star recipient and 2014 Pat Tillman Scholar, she brings a candid perspective to veteran mental health and the pressure women veterans can feel to keep performing strength long after they leave the military.
Her literary memoir, Everything Happens For You, traces the ways she learned to disconnect from what she was feeling, how that ability served her in high-pressure military roles, and what it cost her afterward. We’ll talk about dissociation, addiction, motherhood, and how writing and painting helped her give shape to experiences she struggled to put into words.
If you’ve ever been praised for holding it together while privately struggling, bring your questions to the live chat.
🔴 Veterans Week Night 4 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 7 PM CT
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