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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There are medical waivers that are almost always granted if you're willing and able to ask in the first place.

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wish I knew that back then. Can't sign up for the military now. Trans, and now I have a medical history of suicidal ideation.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hate it break this to you but joining the military wouldn't have helped you not want to kill yourself.

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah, but the Veteran's Benefits would be nice. Service guarantees citizenship ya know