Dear Annie: I’m a 100% disabled veteran living in Alaska, and I feel completely defeated. For the last two years, I’ve tried to hold state agencies accountable for serious mishandling of my case — including falsified documents, broken agreements and using my disability against me. Despite filing formal complaints and following every process, nothing has changed. Investigators downplay everything, even questioning my mental health treatment inappropriately.

I’ve also tried legal aid, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and lawyer referral services — all dead ends. On top of that, my chronic illness is flaring, my child is being affected and I feel emotionally abandoned by everyone I’ve asked for help.

How do I keep going when it feels like every system has failed me and no one cares? — Feeling Forgotten in Alaska

Dear Reader: First, let me say this clearly: You are not worthless. You’ve been through an overwhelming series of injustices, and it’s no wonder you feel exhausted, heartbroken and alone. You’ve done everything right — filed complaints, followed procedures, asked for help — and the system has failed you again and again. That’s not a reflection of your worth. It’s a reflection of broken systems.

As a 100% disabled veteran, you deserve support. Please consider reaching out to national organizations such as Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warrior Project; they may be able to advocate for you in ways local agencies have not. Also, the National Disability Rights Network may help with legal advocacy and representation.

I hear your pain. And I want you to know: You are not alone. If things feel too heavy, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (then press 1). They will listen without judgment.

You’ve shown strength just by writing this. Please don’t give up. You matter.

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