Kim's Startling Past Pitfalls Light An Uplifting Path For Survivors

Kimberly Henry shares her past transformation from Navy veteran to social worker as shares her story of joining the Navy and the challenges she faced during her service. She discusses her experiences in basic training, her deployments, and the traumatic events she encountered.

We discuss the importance of coping skills such as writing, journaling, and meditation. She also introduces her empowerment journal, Warriors Path to Healing, designed for women veterans who have experienced trauma.

She shares her personal experience with inner child work and the impact it had on her healing journey. Kimberly provides guidance on how family members and friends can support survivors of assault or harassment. She also discusses the significance of prevention and policy changes in addressing these issues.

• Experiencing trauma and harassment in the military can have long-lasting effects on mental health and relationships.
• Seeking help and finding coping mechanisms are crucial for healing and moving forward.
• Coping skills such as writing, journaling, and meditation can be powerful tools for healing and self-care.
• The Warriors Path to Healing journal is a 12-week empowerment journal designed for women veterans who have experienced trauma.
• Writing and journaling can provide insight, perspective, and help in processing emotions and trauma.
• Supporting survivors of assault or harassment requires empathy, patience, and a willingness to listen and be present.
• Prevention and policy changes are crucial in addressing and preventing assault and harassment in the military and society.
• Communities can raise awareness and support survivors by educating themselves, sharing resources, and advocating for change.

Support/Resources:

The Gold Beacon: https://www.thegoldbeacon.com/

The Warrior's Path to Healing: https://www.thegoldbeacon.com/product-page/warrior-s-path-to-healing-a-12-week-empowerment-journal-for-women-veterans

Glass Soldier: https://www.glasssoldier.org/

Psych Armor: https://psycharmor.org/

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