Tag: Post Traumatic Stress

Christine Hassing Published ‘Jennifer and Onyx’ | Our Story of Triumph & Hope After Military Sexual Trauma (February 17, 2019)

February 17, 2019

“Sometimes God will put the Goliath in your life to find the David within you” –Unknown I, Jennifer, entered this life vowing to fulfill two things; that I would serve and that I would lead. Like the missions I promised to give me all to, to the death if need be, my soul also promised into … More Christine Hassing Published ‘Jennifer and Onyx’ | Our Story of Triumph & Hope After Military Sexual Trauma (February 17, 2019)

Home Base Veteran Story: Jennifer & Lee Norris (2017)

November 15, 2017

Related Links:Home Base Veteran Story: Jennifer & Lee NorrisAir National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero … More Home Base Veteran Story: Jennifer & Lee Norris (2017)

VA Maine Healthcare System ROI Office Takes a Step Back in Time and Rural Vets Take the Hit

October 25, 2017

My HealtheVet was created to help address some of the communication issues veterans had with medical providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and is a wonderful program. We love it. When it was first created, we were finally able to easily have conversations with our medical providers and get medical clearance forms signed by … More VA Maine Healthcare System ROI Office Takes a Step Back in Time and Rural Vets Take the Hit

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I Pledge to Change Perceptions and Stop the Stigma

May 4, 2017

It’s mental health awareness month and as a result, we should share our stories and own our stuff. According to the State of Maine, I have a ‘mental disorder’ and by law must have a psychiatrist sign off that I am taking medications and seeking treatment regularly in order to keep my driver’s license. At … More May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I Pledge to Change Perceptions and Stop the Stigma

Portland JetPort Baggage Claim Protest Created Dangerous Situation in Public Space Known to Have Existing Security Flaws (2017)

February 6, 2017

I am still reeling from the impact this potentially dangerous situation had on both my husband and I upon our return to the closest airport to our home. I haven’t been right since. Let me begin with the fact that this Portland JetPort baggage claim protest isn’t about me and the impact this situation had … More Portland JetPort Baggage Claim Protest Created Dangerous Situation in Public Space Known to Have Existing Security Flaws (2017)

Our Unique Boston Cycling Experience with Urban AdvenTours (2016)

April 18, 2016

After Soldier Ride Tampa, I attended a three day physical health and wellness expo with Wounded Warrior Project in Massachusetts. On the second day we went for a bicycle ride with Urban AdvenTours in Boston. After just returning home from a cycle ride, I was excited that we were going for another one. I fell … More Our Unique Boston Cycling Experience with Urban AdvenTours (2016)