Episode 1: Why We're Here, Why This Matters

Send us Fan Mail"We see you. We honor you. And we will not stop fighting until there are no more stories like yours."In this powerful first episode of Thriving Beyond MST, host Dalia shares the deeply personal journey that led to the creation of this podcast. From personal survival to advocacy, this episode unveils the realities of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), the systemic failures survivors face, and the urgent need for change.But this podcast isn’t just about the problems—it’s about the solutions, the resilience, and the movement to reclaim our voices and our futures.🔹 Why MST survivors deserve to be heard, supported, and empowered 🔹 The impact of MST on service members and veterans 🔹 Stories of strength, healing, and the people who make a difference 🔹 The mission of this podcast: Holding institutions accountable, pushing for justice, and ensuring survivors never fight aloneThis is more than a conversation. It’s a movement.🎙️🔔 Subscribe now and join us as we break the silence, demand justice, and build a future where no one has to survive what we did.🎧 Listen now on [Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Your Preferred Platform]#MilitarySexualTrauma #MSTSurvivors #ThrivingBeyondMST #EndMST #Veterans #Advocacy #Healing #JusticePodcast Website: www.thrivingbeyondmst.buzzsprout.com IG: @thrivingbeyondmstYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ThrivingBeyondMST_Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564703747509 Email: [email protected] IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ***If you are experiencing an emergency, please call. 911** - VETERANS CRISIS LINE 24/7, Dial 988, then #1 or Text 838255 - Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855- VA-WOMEN - Caregiver Support 1-855-260-3274  Additional Resources 1.     Make the Connection (www.maketheconnection.net/conditions/ military-sexual-trauma): Make the Connection is a compilation of videos of veterans sharing their experiences with military sexual trauma. 2.     BeyondMST(App)(BeyondMST|VAMobile): BeyondMSTwas designed to help people heal from sexual assault or harassment during military service. 3.     Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) (www.servicewomensactionnetwork.org): SWAN is the voice of women who have served or are currently serving in the military. 4.     Protect Our Defenders (www.protectourdefenders.com): Protect Our Defenders (POD) Legal Services Program is the only program in the country providing free legal services specifically for survivors of military sexual assault and sexual harassment. 5.     Combat Sexual Assault (www.combatsexualassault.org/aboutus): Our mission is to empower survivors of sexual violence by helping them find their voice and overcome barriers to obtaining justice, all while disrupting the cultural stigma surrounding the disclosures of these crimes. 6.     National Veterans Legal Services Program (www.nvlsp.org): Our goal is to ensure that every MST survivor who qualifies for disability benefits receives the benefits they deserve. 7.     Male Survivor (www.malesurvivor.org): A 501(c)(3), non-profit, public benefit organization committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men. 8.     Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (www.rainn.org): RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.   9.  Help for homeless veterans 1-877-4AID-VET Support the showSupport the Work Behind Thriving Beyond MST