Category: PTSD/MST

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces STOP Act Legislation and Military Sexual Assault Campaign with Protect Our Defenders (2011)

November 17, 2011

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Proposes New Justice Process To Combat Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco, San Mateo) today introduced legislation to dramatically reform how sexual assaults and rape in the military are treated (download bill summary.) She will hold a press conference on Thursday, November 17, 2011 … More Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces STOP Act Legislation and Military Sexual Assault Campaign with Protect Our Defenders (2011)

Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

November 2, 2011

We observed what appeared to be unregulated power, police departments are part of the political machine, and we have no say in how we are ruled. FIRST VERSION OF LETTER TO COP BLOCK: This is a guest submitted post describing their experience with the local police DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS ARE A JOKE! First I want to start … More Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

Formal Letter to 101st Air Refueling Wing Leadership After Psychological Collapse on Active Duty Orders & Medical Retirement (July 29, 2011)

July 29, 2011

Workplace Betrayal & Ostracism: A Letter to the Commander Explaining How Toxic Military Leaders Impact PTSD (August 4, 2010) Col Juliet, Lee and I will be home on Thursday.  I’d like the weekend to rest up and gather my thoughts before we speak.  Let me know what works for you the week of August 8th. I’ve … More Formal Letter to 101st Air Refueling Wing Leadership After Psychological Collapse on Active Duty Orders & Medical Retirement (July 29, 2011)

Jericho Mountain State Park and the ATV Rides That Helped Us Survive Rumford, Maine (July 2, 2011)

July 2, 2011

ATVing at Jericho Mountain State Park, New Hampshire (June 6, 2011) In 2010, Lee and I brought our ATVs to Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, New Hampshire, for our first ride, and we fell in love. By 2011, we both purchased our dream machine for retirement, and we were ready to enjoy what we … More Jericho Mountain State Park and the ATV Rides That Helped Us Survive Rumford, Maine (July 2, 2011)

After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

February 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: After looking at this picture and remembering why we were having such a hard time in the 2010-2011 timeframe, it brought back a lot of emotions for us. We are sad and angry about our circumstances in Maine… but also thankful for our love for one another. Our love and our love alone … More After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

Workplace Betrayal & Ostracism: A Letter to the Commander Explaining How Toxic Military Leaders Negatively Impact CPTSD (2010)

August 4, 2010

Formal Letter to 101st Air Refueling Wing Leadership After Psychological Collapse on Active Duty Orders & Medical Retirement (July 29, 2011) Brief Synopsis: After getting caught up on some e-mails during the medical retirement process between 2009-2012, Lee and I would come to realize that our Commander was a real pr*ck. He didn’t give two f*cks … More Workplace Betrayal & Ostracism: A Letter to the Commander Explaining How Toxic Military Leaders Negatively Impact CPTSD (2010)

New Town Attorney Informs Rumford Leadership They MUST Release the “Aggressive, Intimidating” Police Officer’s 2005 Disciplinary Action Letter to Jennifer Norris; Loses Job (2010)

April 29, 2010

This photo was posted on Facebook on March 3, 2011, a year after this “aggressive, intimidating” police officer trampled all over our constitutional rights in our own home… and the police department falsely charged Lee and Jennifer with felonies when in fact they both needed treatment; the real criminals got away with everything. Lee was … More New Town Attorney Informs Rumford Leadership They MUST Release the “Aggressive, Intimidating” Police Officer’s 2005 Disciplinary Action Letter to Jennifer Norris; Loses Job (2010)

The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero Healthcare, Toxic Military Leadership, & CPTSD (2010)

April 6, 2010

Ok, so maybe you traveled with Lee and is Lee’s slip for fuel that went into your rental car.Starting to understand. Need to make this clear.Send Lee’s voucher to TSgt _____ also.Follow up with a phone call. I need you to report to me on Saturday 10 April 0930 Delta Victor, Lt Col Comments: If … More The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero Healthcare, Toxic Military Leadership, & CPTSD (2010)

Rumford Police Misconduct: The Documented Warnings That Preceded Our Police Encounters in Western Maine (December 22, 2005)

December 22, 2005

This is the same cop I called in 2010 to get help for Lee who lost custody of his kids due to false accusations of domestic violence against me, made by his ex-wife who manipulated the police to believe and act on her lies. This cop charged the alleged “victim” of domestic violence with a … More Rumford Police Misconduct: The Documented Warnings That Preceded Our Police Encounters in Western Maine (December 22, 2005)

The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)

February 3, 2001

It’s hard to look at this picture now because the sadness and disappointment was so visible. I had these photos taken for a headshot because I was trying to escape the Combat Communications Squadron I was assigned to. I was selected to teach Airman Leadership School and my plan was to be an instructor while … More The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)