In this conversation, MSTy explains the complexities of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), exploring her personal experiences with coping, education, and healing, the creation of a mapping initiative to document and share survivor stories, and the importance of raising awareness and accountability within the military community. MSTy shares her journey of healing, the challenges faced in navigating life after military service, and the significance of creating a platform for survivors to share their stories and experience.
For a full episode summary, visit The Silenced Voices Blog Post| If Victims Were Afraid Then, Predators Should Worry Now (MSTy’s Story | Part 2) We highly recommend visiting the blog if you find it difficult to hear stories of trauma or mental health struggles. The blog gives an extensive trauma-informed overview of the episode's contents, as well as a list of potentially triggering content timestamps.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to MSTy's Map Initiative
02:53 MSTy's Personal Reflections on Trauma and Healing
06:09 Navigating Life After Military Service
08:47 The Impact of MST and the Need for Awareness
12:09 Creating the MST Map: A Collective Effort
14:59 The Power of Sharing Stories and Data
17:58 Challenges in Raising Awareness
21:01 The Importance of Accountability and Support
Trigger Warning Timestamps
12:54 - Mention of Vanessa Guillén
13:06 - Mentions of dissociation/mental health struggle
13:22 - Compensation and Pay Exam
13:45 - Mentions of Complex PTSD/mental health struggle
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