Military Sexual Trauma remains one of the most under-discussed realities of military service. In this installment of Scars of Service, I share my own experience and the long shadow it cast over my life.
Category: Personal Reflections
War Never Changes: The Invisible Wounds
Physical injuries are easy to see. PTSD and trauma are not. Part two of this series explores the invisible wounds many veterans carry long after military service ends.
War Never Changes: What People Don’t Understand About Veteran Disabilities
Many people believe veterans “knew what they signed up for.” The reality is far more complicated. Part one of this series explores the physical cost of military service and the misconceptions surrounding VA disability.
When “I Love You” Becomes a Reflex
Three years into grief, I’m questioning whether “I love you” is always truth — or sometimes just fear of regret. In the wasteland and in life, maybe clarity matters more than repetition.