The article talked about me and one of the worst experiences of my life, but described me only as “the wife of a fellow soldier”. I had a really strong response to this. I had to go for a hard run before I could begin processing it. I slept on it and received support fromContinue reading “Last week, I was mentioned in a newspaper article. Or, rather, I wasn’t mentioned.”
Category Archives: trauma
The Battle to Deliver Aid into a War Zone
In a war zone, it’s hard to deliver aid to people who need it most. Same as with a natural disaster – earthquakes and floods – the donations pour in, but it is very difficult to effectively use those funds on the ground. When you donate money to an NGO, some of it is eatenContinue reading “The Battle to Deliver Aid into a War Zone”
I’ve been asked what I would like to hear in the apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma tomorrow
Just a couple of weeks ago, the official date was set for the formal apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma. Since then I’ve been asked, and thought a lot about, what I hope to hear. What I’d like to hear is a fullsome and accurate understanding of the harm that has been done toContinue reading “I’ve been asked what I would like to hear in the apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma tomorrow”
As someone living with PTSD, I can tell you it affects all your close relationships.
In September, I participated as a panel member for Part II of the Military Sexual Trauma Symposium: Services and Supports for People Affected by MST. I took part in a 20-min overview discussion of the impact of trauma on military families and friends. I’ve embedded the video recording down below. When someone is suffering withContinue reading “As someone living with PTSD, I can tell you it affects all your close relationships.”
Annalise 