🎖️ HEALING AFTER MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA | Tanya Lakins, Marine Veteran | Rabbit Hole Reflections #2

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and suicidal thoughts.

🎖️ HEALING AFTER MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA | Tanya Lakins, Marine Veteran | Rabbit Hole Reflections #2

In this powerful and honest discussion, Marine Veteran Tanya Lakins shares her journey through the aftermath of Military Sexual Trauma and the invisible wounds of PTSD. With the same courage that defined her military service, Tanya reveals both her darkest moments and the path she forged toward healing and reclaiming her life.

You'll hear about:
* Tanya's traumatic experience with MST and how it affected her life and military service
* Her challenging path through PTSD and suicidal ideation toward recovery
* The turning points that shifted her from survival to recovery
* How she embraced holistic approaches and self-care as part of her healing routine
* Her mission to help other veterans and trauma survivors heal
* Practical strategies anyone can use during difficult times

Beyond surviving, Tanya has transformed her experience into purpose through her holistic healing practice, True Balance Wellness in Gladstone, MO. Her new mission is to help as many veterans as possible, while also providing comprehensive wellness services to all her clients. Her story demonstrates how facing our deepest wounds can become the foundation for profound transformation.

True to her Marine spirit, Tanya's approach is authentic, direct, and non-sugar-coated, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating their own dark moments.

VETERAN RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

🛡️ Shield of Sisters (MST support): www.shieldofsisters.com
⚔️ The Battle Within (PTSD retreats): www.thebattlewithin.org
🏔️ Warriors Ascent (Veteran retreats): www.warriorsascent.org
🎖️ Veteran Service Officers (Disability Claims Help): www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/service/serviceofficer 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 
🌟 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org
🌟 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
🌟 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
🌟 National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone]-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

CONNECT WITH TANYA LAKINS: 
💆‍♀️ True Balance Wellness: truebalancekc.com
📱 Facebook: facebook.com/truebalancekc
👤 Personal: facebook.com/tanya.lakins.1

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