This morning an article in the New York Times says more than I will be able to say!http://nyti.ms/8ZAUkv
Read this first: http://nyti.ms/8ZAUkv
Then understand-I do not know what this means for those of us who suffer from PTSD and from our military experience…yet-our injury was not an honorable one-nor just as that which would happen in combat, we that are victim/survivors of MST are singled out…at least-not mentioned in this article. Combat related-yes. I cannot complain about that. But,it was combat I was sure to see when I enlisted-it was THE POINT! It was what I thought enlisting was about…not that I was going to be raped.
Hopefully it is good news for ALL!! They say this will be in effect as fast as Monday 7/12. Hopefully we can see myriad change from this decison….and hopefully our job here might be done!
Tags: MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA and PTSD, PTSD, VA Decision on PTSD rules
a males life after rape 
July 8, 2010 at 4:40 pm |
Jay,
I also received that article. I noticed that it said nothing about MST but at the same time – we are their dirty little secret. Still, I hope that it will make things faster and easier for others.
Like you, I was prepared for combat. I was prepared to die for my country. I didn’t think that “combat” was going to mean fighting with my Sergeant in his office to keep his hand out of my blouse! That is the combat that I saw and just like ACTUAL blood and guts combat – it changed my life forever.
No, our injuries are not honorable – but the DISHONOR is NOT OURS…it is the dishonor that belongs to the perpetrators and to those who failed to assist the victims.
Peace and blessings,
Joan
July 8, 2010 at 5:59 pm |
Jay,
Just got caught up on your blog. good job! Keep going. I liked your painting Blue Headed Jay. ‘am curious what media you used. Is it acryllic on canvas?
Joan is quite correct.
July 8, 2010 at 7:11 pm |
Steve…thanks!
My works are mostly house paints on plywood-sometimes mixed with acrylics-pencil,and collage…
Joan IS absolutly on the dot!
peace