Spotlight: The Next 22 Minutes Will Make You Think

04/22/25 • 24 min

It's not just silence — it’s all we have left of those who were never heard.

Of those who wore the uniform and continued nursing invisible injuries.
Of those who were told to move on before they were ever allowed to speak.
Of those we’ve lost to invisible battles.

This is for them. 22 minutes. No commentary. No music. Just space — for grief, for memory, for resolve to take better care of our current and future veterans.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Sexual Assault Awareness Month

00:29 The Impact of Military Sexual Trauma

24:14 Closing Reflections and Community Support Resources:

Need help processing or want to share your story? Join our supportive community on Facebook:The Advocates of MST

☎️ SA Support for the DoD Community, contact the DoD Safe Helpline: https://www.sapr.mil/dod-safe-helpline

☎️ If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then 1 \

It's not just silence — it’s all we have left of those who were never heard.

Of those who wore the uniform and continued nursing invisible injuries.
Of those who were told to move on before they were ever allowed to speak.
Of those we’ve lost to invisible battles.

This is for them. 22 minutes. No commentary. No music. Just space — for grief, for memory, for resolve to take better care of our current and future veterans.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Sexual Assault Awareness Month

00:29 The Impact of Military Sexual Trauma

24:14 Closing Reflections and Community Support Resources:

Need help processing or want to share your story? Join our supportive community on Facebook:The Advocates of MST

☎️ SA Support for the DoD Community, contact the DoD Safe Helpline: https://www.sapr.mil/dod-safe-helpline

☎️ If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then 1 \

Previous Episode

The Best Advice I Can Give You About Surviving MST

Summary

In this conversation, Misty shares her personal journey of coping with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the strategies she has developed for healing. She emphasizes the importance of community support, the role of positive coping mechanisms, and the need for emotional wellness. Misty offers advice for those currently facing harassment and encourages individuals to start their healing journey by seeking information and support. The discussion highlights the impact of trauma on mental and physical health and the significance of sharing stories to foster understanding and accountability.

For a full episode summary, visit The Silenced Voices Blog Post| The Best Advice I Can Give About Surviving MST (MSTy’s Story | Part 3) We highly recommend visiting the blog if you find it difficult to hear stories of trauma or mental health struggles. The blog gives an extensive trauma-informed overview of the episode's contents, as well as a list of potentially triggering content timestamps (also listed below).

Resources

Takeaways

Every marker matters in the healing journey.
Books and pets can be powerful coping mechanisms.
Gratitude and positivity are essential for mental health.
Finding supportive communities is crucial for healing.
It's important to prioritize emotional wellness.
Trauma can have long-lasting physical effects.
Starting the healing journey is possible with available resources.
Support from loved ones can make a significant difference.
Sharing experiences can help others feel seen and heard.
Your voice can drive change and accountability.

Trigger Warning Timestamps

(00:14 - 00:31) On-screen details of MST markers
(01:26 - 01:33) Mentions of mental health conditions like dissociation and panic attacks
(11:25 - 14:22) Discussion of long-term physical toll, regrets about not being emotionally present

Resources

Need help processing or want to share your story? Join our supportive community on Facebook: The Advocates of MST

☎️ SA Support for the DoD Community, contact the DoD Safe Helpline: https://www.sapr.mil/dod-safe-helpline

☎️ If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then 1

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