Resilience After Service: A Navy Veteran’s Journey Through Sexual Violence and Healing

<p>In this April episode of “Enlighten U,” in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we sit down with a military servicewoman who bravely shares her story of surviving sexual assault and the long, complex journey of reclaiming her mental health. Through resilience, self-advocacy, and support, she fought back—not just in the moment, but in the months and years that followed.</p><p>This conversation explores the realities of trauma, the stigma surrounding mental health in the military, and what healing can truly look like. Her story is one of courage, survival, and ultimately, empowerment.</p>