Military Sexual Trauma and The Monster Inside of Me: Ron Carter (Part 1)
Description
Army veteran Ron Carter shares his journey from deciding to join the Army to his experiences in basic training, getting stationed in Germany, and the premeditated attack that resulted in military sexual trauma. He discusses the impact of these experiences on his mental health, the misconceptions surrounding PTSD, and the need for young people and their parents to know what could possibly happen if they choose to serve.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00 ) - Introduction to Ron Carter's Journey
- (00:02:08 ) - Deciding to Join the Military
- (00:04:53 ) - Basic Training Experience
- (00:07:09 ) - Transitioning to Military Life in Germany
- (00:09:18 ) - The Reality of Military Culture
- (00:11:06 ) - Experiencing Assault and Its Impact
- (00:13:31 ) - The Aftermath of Trauma
- (00:15:45 ) - Coping Mechanisms and Struggles
- (00:18:36 ) - The Long Road to Healing
- (00:23:55 ) - Understanding PTSD Beyond Combat
- (00:25:56 ) - Part 2 of Ron’s Story Preview
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