Victoria H. - Harassment and Hazing to Helping and Healing

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TW: Discussions of harassment, hazing, bullying, mental health struggles including anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide ideation, physical intimidation, workplace hostility, relationship abuse, and illness.

Today's guest, Victoria shares her experience of facing harassment, hazing and bullying as a young Sailor, which caused panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. She persevered and completed her training, but struggled with anxiety throughout her career. Victoria faced further challenges including relationship abuse, mental health issues, and a hostile work environment.

After leaving the military, Victoria found support through friends and her husband. She worked to improve her mental health and now helps other veterans through her job assisting with VA disability claims. Victoria hopes to reduce stigma around mental health issues and encourage veterans to access benefits they deserve.

Atlas Benefit Counseling website: www.bevetstrong.com

Victoria's direct consultation link! https://forms.zohopublic.com/bevetstrong/form/InformationRequestVictoriaHardy/formperma/GZQVSmpQUQbiITG55k6t1qnKD0oOBqhFMGsQCFqn5Jk

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If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes.

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