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.
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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?
Military Sexual Trauma: The Numbers We Don’t Want to See
Military sexual trauma affects far more veterans than most Americans realize. The statistics reveal a hidden crisis that many survivors carry silently for years.
When Survivors Tell the Truth
A fellow veteran shares his story of military sexual trauma—an experience that changed his life and helped give another survivor the courage to speak.