[Need Support]

I joined the military when I was 17 and was part of the very first female basic training at Fort Leonardwood Missouri. I got injured in basic about a week in but continued trying my best and did graduate with my company but was held as a hold over because I was still injured at the end. I was on and off crutches because as I found out later I had torn the meniscus in my knee. Well the other girls believed that I was faking it so I started getting threatened constantly by my fellow platoon members. I was threatened with blanket parties constantly. I was told that I would be gotten in the showers, bathroom anywhere. I was constantly in fear of being beaten. The other girls would hide my crutches and just generally made my life a living hell. To this day I have flashbacks in the showers so I avoid them which I am not proud to admit. Did anyone else experience trauma at the hands of fellow soldiers?

[dolphin89]

Originally Posted by Need Support

I joined the military when I was 17 and was part of the very first female basic training at Fort Leonardwood Missouri. I got injured in basic about a week in but continued trying my best and did graduate with my company but was held as a hold over because I was still injured at the end. I was on and off crutches because as I found out later I had torn the meniscus in my knee. Well the other girls believed that I was faking it so I started getting threatened constantly by my fellow platoon members. I was threatened with blanket parties constantly. I was told that I would be gotten in the showers, bathroom anywhere. I was constantly in fear of being beaten. The other girls would hide my crutches and just generally made my life a living hell. To this day I have flashbacks in the showers so I avoid them which I am not proud to admit. Did anyone else experience trauma at the hands of fellow soldiers?

I wasn't treated as rough but I did have a few run ins. Do you have a Vet Center near you. THey have counselors there that are veterans themselves and can help you with the issues. The VAMC is also a good place for help. The VA has a women's health section now. THere are many male and female vetrans that suffered at the hands of their fellow soldiers. So don't feel like you are alone out there.

[BuckVet09]

There's also www.giveanhour.org free counseling for a bunch of sessions by private people for vets

[cathyschaos]

I am working with a "military" chaps to set up a site, to help all Vets, past and present. I am sorry for what you went through but I know help is out there. The Wounded Warrior group is good (That is NOT what I am working on -- I know not to advertise) I also have ptsd and bipolar and multiple psychical and psychological and neurological disibilites. I am bed/house bound for most part and cannot concentrate to read or watch tv so part of my time is spent helping people and doing awareness things, and then I was asked to do this. I worked in computer field long time ago I am looking around to see if this is veteran friendly. But it wont let me look around in chat, and a lot of the contact stuff is not working. But I THANK you all for your service and I urge you to check with VA or online, there are many groups out there to help Vets with hopefully everything, and esp with PTSD and TBI. Another place to check is local mental health agencies or here its called First Call for help-- they have tons of info on numbers and who to contact for specific problem. You are not alone. Needs Support or any of you!!!