April 20,2010
Dear Ms. Paintedcrow:
I am a student at Columbia University School of Social Work. The graduating class is currently assigned to study and understand you, propose pathways to better support returning women veterans, and become intimately familiar with your journey. Part of the project involves making a poster. I wonder if you can send me a high-resolution photo of yourself to include? You and I are about the same age, I have been struck by the very different trajectories our lives have taken that have led to the social work profession. I was a graphic designer (hence my responsibility for making the poster), artsy NY pacifist type. Are you able to share a little insight over your most significant resources to inner peace since you have returned? Also, will your drumming group ever come to the NY area? Please know that myself and every classmate I know has been in awe of your strength, your conviction and your ability to manage so many things at once. I hope we will meet one day somewhere.
With great admiration,
Stephanie Perell
