When we are young, we often trust others very easily because we haven’t had enough life experiences yet to help us develop a discerning mind. We may think that being in a certain environment will be good for us and we may think that certain people have our back. Today’s guest, Jenna, explains that she joined the military for structure, stability, and a safe environment. Unfortunately, this is not what came out of her time in the service.In this episode, we discuss:Joining the military right after high school instead of going to collegeHow it's cheaper to buy alcohol on military basesBeing assaulted by someone she trustedDrinking to cope with feelings of shameWhat it was like to see the person who assaulted her years laterFinding out a friend went through a similar experienceBeing cheated on and contracting an STDRetiring from the Navy and starting a familyIsolation and self-loathingSeeking out help for her trauma and helping others with similar issuesSupporting the veteran community and advocating for mental health awarenessConnect:Connect with Jenna on IGCheck out Jenna’s podcastThe Veteran Workbook on AmazonSUPPORT THE SHOW:Please leave a review or rating so others can find the show!Grab a journal from my shop!Make a small donation (Buy me a Coffee link)CONNECT WITH THE HOST:Let's connect on LinkedIn!Let's connect on Instagram!

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