Members By Choice, HumanKind by Nature

Telling Difficult Stories One Video at a Time

As a service member advocating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) victims and military sexual trauma (MST) survivors, Tara Neitzel’s compassion for others shines through. For years, she has helped fellow service members express complex emotions and process sensitive experiences through creative multimedia. While initially focused on producing personal videos for service members, an unexpected diagnosis inspired her to embrace a new community of brave individuals.

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A Wolf in Pup’s Clothing

I had been searching for a Chow Chow puppy for months when I finally came across what seemed like the perfect opportunity on a popular online marketplace. A breeder needed to find homes for the last few pups from a recent litter. The post featured adorable photos of Chow Chow puppies. The price was surprisingly affordable, which should have been the first red flag.

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A Text Message Could Have Turned My Life Upside Down

Last Saturday, my phone pinged with a text message that could have turned my life upside down. I figured it was my friend Julia reaching out for our usual weekend plans. But instead of her name, the screen displayed “Logix Federal Credit Union” - where I’ve been a member for years.

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Strange...I Didn’t Remember Applying for a Loan

How did I feel? At the time, it felt like I had the wind knocked out of me. It was an ordinary Tuesday evening, and I was clicking through a ton of unread emails when I saw it – the one from my credit union.

The subject line read "URGENT: Finish Your Loan Paperwork!". It made me sit upright on my couch.

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