There are wounds that do not bleed. Wounds that cannot be seen on an MRI, wounds that leave no visible scar, yet disrupt the very core of who we are. These are the fractures that happen inside our meaning-making systems, inside the parts of us that determine identity, purpose, and worth. This is the territory […]
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Moral injury remains one of the most misunderstood challenges facing women veterans today. When actions during military service violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs, the resulting invisible wounds can devastate lives long after uniforms are hung up. Unlike PTSD, moral injury hides beneath the surface—characterized by shame, guilt, and internal conflict rather than outward distress.
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March 25, 2025 When we provide services as healthcare professionals, first responders, and in the military, we are dedicating our time and energy to care for our most vulnerable, to serve our country, and to make a difference. Our services can, however, come at a cost to our health, relationships, and livelihood as there are
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Behind the uniform, beyond the homecoming ceremonies, military families face a battlefield few civilians ever witness. The invisible wounds of moral injury and PTSD transform homes into pressure cookers of tension, where walking on eggshells becomes a survival skill and children absorb trauma they don’t understand. Drawing from twenty revealing interviews with military spouses, Dr.
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Filmmaker Tyler Perry has brought us the inspiring true story of the “Six Triple Eight.” Kerry Washington stars as commanding officer Charity Adams. Now streaming on Netflix, in this 2024 movie we see how Major Charity Adams and the Black all-women’s regiment, the 688th Central Postal Directory Battalion, raised the spirits of World War II fighting
Unlock the mysteries of moral injury with Dr. Daniel Roberts as we journey into a realm often overshadowed by PTSD. What truly sets moral injury apart from other psychological wounds? This episode promises to enrich your understanding by delving into the intricate layers of moral injury, exploring its roots in experiences of betrayal, trauma, and
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In Kristin Hannah’s New York Times bestseller, The Women, we meet Army nurses who were shamed and made to feel unworthy of recognition or thanks for their service in Vietnam. The story opens in 1966 when the world is in turmoil. A friend tells Frances (Frankie) McGrath that “women can be heroes” as she contemplates her father’s family
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From 2020 to 2023 homelessness among women veterans increased by 24%, from 3,126 to 3,980, according to data from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Unique factors drive this concerning statistic. MST (military sexual trauma), IPV (intimate partner violence), MI (moral injury), poverty, and single parenthood contribute to housing instability for these
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