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In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer are joined by guest Pey Carter - a disabled veteran and survivor of military sexual trauma and abuse. They have multiple chronic illnesses including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Post-Traumatic Stress due to military sexual trauma, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
They served as a broadcast journalist in the United States Army and Wisconsin National Guard. Their life has taken them around the world before they settled down in Madison, Wisconsin. They have a BA in Sociology from Winona State University and a MDiv with a concentration in social justice and ethics from Iliff School of Theology.
They have over a decade of experience working in the fields of mental health, Post-Traumatic Stress, invisible disabilities, and queer liberation. Public speaking and sharing their personal story of resilience in the face of adversity are passions of theirs. They have worked with politicians, universities, non-profits, and congregations throughout North America to help raise awareness about disabilities, mental health, and sexual trauma.
And if all that isn’t enough, they have a memoir coming out soon called My Body’s Not Your Dartboard.
Where to find Pey:
Website: www.peycarter.com
IG: @notyourdartboard
Facebook: facebook.com/notyourdartboard
TikTok: @not_your_dartboard
Dazzle On Coloring Book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peycarter/dazzle-on-coloring-book?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=pey%20carter
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