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MST y shares her journey from a military upbringing to her experiences in the Marine Corps, illustrating the challenges she faced as a young woman in a male-dominated environment. She discusses the impact of harassment, the struggle for identity, and the long-term effects of her experiences on her life after service.
Trigger Warning
timestamp 07:19 - 12:48: SA details, freezing, victim blaming, self-blame, derogatory words towards women, predatory behavior by older men
timestamp 20:41 - 26:20: harassment, dehumanization, explicit s*x acts, coercion, bribery, alcohol/drugging, lost memory, waking up alone, victim blaming
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Misty's Journey
03:04 Family Background and Military Influence
05:58 Joining the Marine Corps
08:47 Experiences at Boot Camp and Initial Duty Station
12:12 Challenges Faced as a Female Marine
15:03 Coping Mechanisms and Identity
18:01 Reflections on Individuality in the Military
21:32 Navigating Early Experiences in the Military
24:52 Confronting Trauma and Its Aftermath
By Rachelle Smith5
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MST y shares her journey from a military upbringing to her experiences in the Marine Corps, illustrating the challenges she faced as a young woman in a male-dominated environment. She discusses the impact of harassment, the struggle for identity, and the long-term effects of her experiences on her life after service.
Trigger Warning
timestamp 07:19 - 12:48: SA details, freezing, victim blaming, self-blame, derogatory words towards women, predatory behavior by older men
timestamp 20:41 - 26:20: harassment, dehumanization, explicit s*x acts, coercion, bribery, alcohol/drugging, lost memory, waking up alone, victim blaming
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Misty's Journey
03:04 Family Background and Military Influence
05:58 Joining the Marine Corps
08:47 Experiences at Boot Camp and Initial Duty Station
12:12 Challenges Faced as a Female Marine
15:03 Coping Mechanisms and Identity
18:01 Reflections on Individuality in the Military
21:32 Navigating Early Experiences in the Military
24:52 Confronting Trauma and Its Aftermath