In this penultimate episode Maggie, an Army veteran, shares how her hospitalization took an unexpected turn during the holiday season of 2022.

Key Points:

• Unsettling Encounter: Maggie woke to our host, Rachelle, urgently shouting at a male patient from their shared hospital room. The situation quickly escalated, revealing the distressing treatment that unfolded in the supposedly safe environment of the VA hospital.
• Unacceptable Treatment: This episode recaptures their shared 48 hours of inpatient mental health care shedding light on the unacceptable treatment many veterans, especially women and MST survivors, face within the VA system, underscoring the significant variability in VA care. The quality of care can vary greatly, leaving veterans at risk.

Note: This episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider, and follow their advice.

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact 911 or any of the following resources.

Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988

Veterans Crisis Line - 988, then press 1

NAMI - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

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In our final episode next week, we connect with Amanda, the brains and voice behind the Airman to Mom blog and Women in the Military podcast. Learn how to build a community of support & find out what's next for Silenced Voices- Season 2.

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Credits:

• Intro/Outro by Rich Culbreath - https://www.facebook.com/Lyricist4Lyfe
• Podcast Mentor Benter Oluoch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benter-oluoch-ba944a179/
• Marketing Advisor Rex Seaton - https://www.instagram.com/rexseaton