The memories go back 30 years to when I first signed up in the Navy and ecompass 7 years of enduring harassment, sexual harrassment, sexual assault, poisoned and unsafe work environments. I've pushed it all under and this morning it all came out. I threw-up over and over and over again.

Ironically it was my ex-husband from the time that brought this all up. He now works for Veterans Affairs and is encouraging me to apply for disability benefits.

That brings up other memories too that are incredibly complicated and difficult. It scares me an awful lot, what this process may drag out (to begin with there is so much I didn't tell my then husband). Yet, there is the promise of vindication and with that some closure to a painful part of my life.

[Travelinglady]

I'm so sorry about your mistreatment. I think it's a good sign that you're remembering and reacting. I strongly encourage you to get some therapy. And see about the disability if you can't work because of the PTS. Veterans need all the help they can get--and the military has been too slow about it.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry to hear that you went through a horrific time in the Navy. I had a similar issue in that what I experienced wasn't combat (it was during a peacekeeping mission),and I feel bad about talking about it because I feel it wasn't as bad as the people who have gone through combat. I did bring it up, though, during my psychological eval and I think it helped with me getting disability from the VA.

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by justafriend306

The memories go back 30 years to when I first signed up in the Navy and ecompass 7 years of enduring harassment, sexual harrassment, sexual assault, poisoned and unsafe work environments. I've pushed it all under and this morning it all came out. I threw-up over and over and over again.

Ironically it was my ex-husband from the time that brought this all up. He now works for Veterans Affairs and is encouraging me to apply for disability benefits.

That brings up other memories too that are incredibly complicated and difficult. It scares me an awful lot, what this process may drag out (to begin with there is so much I didn't tell my then husband). Yet, there is the promise of vindication and with that some closure to a painful part of my life.

Sorry you went through all this. Not sure about how the VA works in Canada but it the USA it's a hot mess to get disability benefits and mental health treatment. Maybe your ex can help guide you through the process and maybe there's an organization that may be able to help you start the process. Get all your paperwork together, notes, medical notes, MH notes just anything that can help you. Witnesses? Contact them as well.