6 | The street Jenna lived on: Assault, Alcohol, and Alienation

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When we are young, we often trust others very easily because we haven’t had enough life experiences yet to help us develop a discerning mind. We may think that being in a certain environment will be good for us and we may think that certain people have our back. Today’s guest, Jenna, explains that she joined the military for structure, stability, and a safe environment. Unfortunately, this is not what came out of her time in the service.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Joining the military right after high school instead of going to college
• How it's cheaper to buy alcohol on military bases
• Being assaulted by someone she trusted
• Drinking to cope with feelings of shame
• What it was like to see the person who assaulted her years later
• Finding out a friend went through a similar experience