When sexual assault becomes political theater, survivors are left wondering whether justice still matters. A veteran and survivor reflects on accountability, empathy, and the responsibility of those entrusted with protecting others.
The Future They Were So Worried About
Thirty-five years after being sexually assaulted while serving in Kuwait, I find myself asking a question that society still seems reluctant to answer: Why are we so concerned about protecting the futures of those accused of sexual violence while overlooking the futures of those who survive it?
Tell Your Provider the Whole Damn Story
I spent years telling patients to disclose every medication, supplement, symptom, and substance to their healthcare provider. Then I became the patient who didn't follow his own advice.
Stroke 101: When the Wasteland Changes the Rules
Medicine can explain what a stroke does to the brain. Living through one teaches you what happens afterward, when medications, fall precautions, blood pressure management, and adaptation become everyday life.