Author Honey Badger

The United States faces a troubling contradiction. While billions of dollars flow to foreign aid, such as support for Ukraine and illegal aliens, many veterans who have served this nation, especially survivors of military sexual trauma (MST), remain neglected. Among them is Julie Jewels Smoot, a veteran who endured rape by a fellow service member and faced victim blaming, retaliation, and emotional abuse. Despite the Democrats’ public stance as champions of survivors and advo

Sexual assault in the military is a serious crisis that deserves immediate attention and action, not only from lawmakers but also from leadership at the highest levels of government. The lack of a robust response to this epidemic is indicative of a broader cultural problem that prioritizes the reputation of the military over the safety and rights of individual service members.

Active Listening Active listening is a powerful tool that plays a critical role in understanding and supporting survivors of sexual...

Once, she had been a vibrant, spirited woman, her laughter as bright as the sun that warmed her skin. But the scars of her past had left her broken, her spirit shattered by the trauma that had consumed her. The nightmares that haunted her sleep were a constant reminder of the horrors she had endured, and the waking world offered little respite.