• I didn't want to be the butt of people's jokes

    Cpl Owain Bridge

  • The military is more reflective of society

    Cpl Owain Jones

  • It prompted the need to offer mental or physical assistance to a lot of veterans who were trawling back very traumatic memories.

  • We’ve never been able to unite and discuss what we went through, ever.

  • We've nothing to be ashamed of anymore.

  • You can be charged for not saluting, or charged for not shooting.

  • Someone, somewhere felt that if you were of a gay persuasion you would be open to blackmail.

  • You were aware that you were policing it, that it was against the law.

  • If you’re wearing a uniform, it’s to defend everyones rights.

  • I should have had support to help me get back to life on civvy street, but suddenly I wasn't entitled to any of it.

    Pádraigín Ní Rághillíg

  • I felt that I'd lied

    Cpl Mike Taylor

  • I kept a side of my life hidden away

    Cpl Mike Taylor