Stand Up and Shout with Tia May

Stand Up and Shout with Tia May

From Silent Strength with Invisible Warriors by Nancy Becher

January 22, 2025 · 31 min · Episode 238

About this episode

Tia May shares her traumatic experiences in the military, discussing sexual harassment, assault, and her journey with mental health services.

Tia shares her experiences as a young woman in the military, highlighting the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault. She recounts her own traumatic experience of being sexually assaulted by a superior and the reprimand she received for reporting it. Tia expresses concern for the wellbeing of female soldiers, noting that many face similar experiences. She also discusses her struggle with PTS and its impact on her life, which eventually leads her to seek help from the VA. Tia emphasizes the need for better support and resources for veterans dealing with trauma and PTS. Tia discusses her journey with mental health services, including being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and experiencing suicidal thoughts. She expresses frustration with the lack of support from previous healthcare providers. However, after a session with 22Zero, a mental health organization, she experiences a significant improvement. Tia feels exhausted after the session, leading to better sleep and fewer nightmares. Her self-esteem and overall well-being improve, and she becomes an advocate for 22Zero, believing it saved her life.

People in this episode

Guest: Tia May

Topics covered

  • military
  • sexual harassment
  • sexual assault
  • mental health
  • PTS
  • veterans support

Keywords

  • trauma
  • VA
  • 22Zero
  • bipolar disorder
  • suicidal thoughts

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 22Zero

Books & works: Stand Up and

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