Tag: Toxic Leadership

Abusers Think They Control Fate… But It Just Makes Their Hands Messier & Even More Traceable (2024)

October 13, 2024

Prior to treatment this is what the abuse of parents, school bullies, criminals one is trapped with, toxic military leaders, an abusive ex-wife, crooked cops, & finally toxic “veteran advocates” who prioritized popularity over people’s lives did to us. It beat our souls down and gave us chronic illness. Now we are well enough to … More Abusers Think They Control Fate… But It Just Makes Their Hands Messier & Even More Traceable (2024)

Stop Lossed on an EPA Superfund Site: How Chronic Stress Hid the Damage Until It Was Almost Too Late (2024)

March 8, 2024

Don’t talk to me about cancer unless you wanna witness a meltdown. Cancer, my dad’s death, and the way my “family” and the U.S. military treated me are my biggest triggers. I realize most people don’t give a f*ck what I have been through. But I’m going to make sure future recruits understand exactly what … More Stop Lossed on an EPA Superfund Site: How Chronic Stress Hid the Damage Until It Was Almost Too Late (2024)

“I Just Want to Disappear”: The End Result of a Lifetime of Dehumanization and Abuse (2024)

February 5, 2024

Ozzy Osbourne, Waiting for Darkness, Bark at the Moon “I just want to disappear” are the last words I said to medical personnel and those same words would end my Air Force career for good. I’m not exactly sure where to start as I’ve never put words to any of this before but here goes. … More “I Just Want to Disappear”: The End Result of a Lifetime of Dehumanization and Abuse (2024)

New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 2019)

April 3, 2019

The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. By Patricia Kime for the New York Times (April 3, 2019) “…In 2005, Hopkins began experiencing wild swings in blood pressure. And he had other symptoms: crippling nausea, constant dizziness, a skyrocketing heart rate. He was given a diagnosis … More New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 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)

Traumatized by Criminals, Toxic Military Leaders, & My Father’s Sudden Death, Then Stop Lossed, Poisoned with Lead, and Suicidal in the Air Force… But I’m Not a “Real” Veteran (2015)

September 16, 2015

Like a lot of Americans, I have a hard time around 9/11. It’s hard to even write about it but I am going to push through the fear. Like Eleanor Roosevelt has been quoted: “Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier.” (As I take deep breaths.) This statement … More Traumatized by Criminals, Toxic Military Leaders, & My Father’s Sudden Death, Then Stop Lossed, Poisoned with Lead, and Suicidal in the Air Force… But I’m Not a “Real” Veteran (2015)

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)

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)

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)