This Is My Story

In this episode, I share the beginning of what would become a long, traumatic stretch of abuse, retaliation, and institutional betrayal—starting with my role as a civilian veterinary technician assigned to a U.S. military base.What I describe here is not vague or up for interpretation. It wasn’t inappropriate behavior disguised as humor. It wasn’t workplace tension. It was abuse. My supervisor used his position of authority to sexually violate me, and when I resisted, he retaliated. What happened wasn’t isolated or hidden. It happened in plain view of an institution that refused to act, and it was made worse by the silence and deflection of the leadership that should have protected me.This recording is not a retelling for shock. It is a clear account of how abuse takes root inside professional environments that are supposed to be structured and accountable—but aren’t. It’s also an honest look at how harm often begins gradually, under the surface, and how the early warning signs are dismissed until the damage is undeniable.This story matters because somewhere, someone else is in the early stages of a very similar situation. They’re being made to feel uncertain, isolated, or overreactive. They’re being watched, coerced, or discredited for simply trying to stay safe. They haven’t spoken yet—or maybe they’ve tried to—but no one has listened.I’m publishing this because I remember that place. Listener discretion is advised due to descriptions of sexual misconduct and institutional retaliation.