In this episode, Brian shares his journey from Marine Corps infantryman to survivor of sexual trauma and PTSD. He opens up about the life-changing incident that led to his struggles with mental health, the isolation he faced after speaking up, and the hurdles in finding help. Brian’s courage to share his story brings to light the often overlooked experiences of male survivors.
Trigger warning (12:11 - 24:39): SA, drug use, alcohol use, reporting process, STD testing, domestic violence, CSA, dealing with law enforcement, weapons, MEB process, isolation, harassment, bullying
Resources:
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Brian’s Website: 8Bmedia.com
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Read the full Show Notes blog post here: Surviving Assault Secrets: The Stunning Repercussions For Men That Speak Up
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Need help processing this episode or want to talk? Join us at The Advocates of MST Facebook group for support.
- If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then 1
Chapters:
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00:00 From Musician to Marine
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08:01 Surviving Assault in the Military
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13:24 Harassment and Bullying Begins At Duty Station
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15:15 Busted by the San Diego Police
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16:59 The Medical Evaluation Board Process
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19:21 Challenges in Finding Help And Discharge
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