Military Sexual Trauma is not only about the assault itself. It is also about the silence that follows. This companion piece looks at how institutions, culture, and fear can allow abuse to survive long after the moment of violence has passed.
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Scars of Service: Military Sexual Trauma
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.
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.
Grace in the Echo Chamber
Living alone amplifies thoughts. Trauma complicates reactions. PTSD explains but does not excuse. This is about accountability, judgment, and learning to give yourself grace instead of a life sentence.