VAntage Point
Military Sexual Trauma survivors: You’re Not Alone
We believe you – and we believe in you
We believe you – and we believe in you. Though a simple sentiment, to a victim of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), it can have a tremendous impact. MST survivors can have unique needs for support and healing.
Many survivors do not want to tell others about their experiences, fearing they will be judged or not believed. This fear leads many to suffer alone.
Over 1,000 Veterans who receive their care at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System have experienced sexual trauma in the military. Many of these victims are women. One in 50 men within VA responded “yes” when asked if they have experienced MST.
VAntage Point
My Life, My Story #10: Jess, talking about trauma
When we ask Veterans to tell us about their lives, some choose to avoid painful subjects, and that’s just fine by us. The aim of “My Life, My Story” isn’t to drag out confessions or extract difficult memories, but here, Jess opened up.
Our goal is to give Veterans a space to talk about who they are and where they come from. “What else do you want your doctors and nurses to know about you?” is a question we often ask. For some Vets, the answer is: not a whole lot. “Let’s just skip over my first marriage,” one might say. “My time in Vietnam isn’t something I like to talk about,” says another.
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Luther âLights Outâ Smith, Army Veteran, Professional Boxer and Author
Free COVID-19 vaccinations for all Veterans, their spouses and caregivers
LifeShare Blood Drive
Trainer from Camp Gladiator offering workouts
Vendors and Food
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Buhlow Lake Recreation Area #1 Pavilion, Pineville, LA 71360
 WHO: All Veterans, spouses, caregivers, friends, and family are invited.
DETAILS:
The Alexandria Vet Center will host a Whole Health Fair in partnership with several community organizations to share available information about available Veteran resources. Multiple guest speakers will discuss mind, body, and spiritual topics. A trainer from Camp Gladiator will offer workouts to engage Veterans in physical activity. VAâs Mobile Vet Center and vendors will be on site, along with demonstrations, food, family activities, and much more.
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