Azreal: Gender Identity, Military Service, and Survival
01/04/24 • 29 min
In this Surviving Podcast episode, we hear an emotional conversation about trauma, gender identity, military service, and survival. Join our guest, Azarea as they courageously share their personal journey of trauma which began with sexual abuse at eight years old followed by internal conflicts within their gender identity. Azareal also discusses their struggles with survivor guilt from their military service under the era of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. In the end, find hope as Azareashares their healing process through self-care, music, and their presence on social platforms like TikTok.
In this Surviving Podcast episode, we hear an emotional conversation about trauma, gender identity, military service, and survival. Join our guest, Azarea as they courageously share their personal journey of trauma which began with sexual abuse at eight years old followed by internal conflicts within their gender identity. Azareal also discusses their struggles with survivor guilt from their military service under the era of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. In the end, find hope as Azareashares their healing process through self-care, music, and their presence on social platforms like TikTok.
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