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Black or African American women Veterans in this region, whose well\u2010being is shaped by both the lasting effects of military service and the conditions of living rurally, represent a population rarely addressed in rural health studies. This study explores participants\u2019 lived experiences of rural residence and its implications for mental well\u2010being.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross\u2010sectional qualitative study included 41 semi\u2010structured interviews with Black or African American women Veterans in RUCA\u2010classified rural or highly rural areas across nine Southeastern states. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied using a socioecological framework covering individual, interpersonal, organizational, and community levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Rural residence was frequently a deliberate choice for Veterans, sought for quiet, privacy, and relief from sensory and social stressors. Many participants experienced both the restorative aspects of the natural environment and the challenges of increased isolation and limited access to healthcare and social support. Community reintegration was made more difficult without pre\u2010existing local ties, and the absence of peers was a consistent theme.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Rural residence may serve as both a sanctuary and source of isolation, a duality we refer to as the \u201crurality paradox.\u201d This experience is influenced by community tenure, life stage, familial and caregiving roles, available resources, and social connections. 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