Anna, thank you for sharing this thought-provoking comment, and thank you for sharing your story.
"The more I’ve learned about the conduct at MAPS, the more deplorable it looks."
I couldn't agree more. There are so many layers to this, it's sickening and disgusting. I'm an Army veteran, and every time I hear or read about MAPS and veteran PTSD it makes me cringe. The military already has major issues (and PR problems) with sexual trauma, and the fact that MAPS allowed this to happen in their trial, that they are trying to present to the veteran and military community is insane to me.
You are 100% correct to say that businesses need to earn trust with women. We are their predominant market, and the marginalization that is happening in this space is not be good for their profits. At this rate, some of these businesses don't want to stay in business. We do need allies, but also, we have purchasing power, and community.
Absolutely. The care model and research cannot be built based on PTSD in combat veterans. The vast majority of combat veterans are male, which is not representative of the PTSD diagnosis.
Thank you for this amazing write up. I'm in the decrim camp, myself, but I get why legalization is a step lots of people are hoping for.
Anna, thank you for sharing this thought-provoking comment, and thank you for sharing your story.
"The more I’ve learned about the conduct at MAPS, the more deplorable it looks."
I couldn't agree more. There are so many layers to this, it's sickening and disgusting. I'm an Army veteran, and every time I hear or read about MAPS and veteran PTSD it makes me cringe. The military already has major issues (and PR problems) with sexual trauma, and the fact that MAPS allowed this to happen in their trial, that they are trying to present to the veteran and military community is insane to me.
You are 100% correct to say that businesses need to earn trust with women. We are their predominant market, and the marginalization that is happening in this space is not be good for their profits. At this rate, some of these businesses don't want to stay in business. We do need allies, but also, we have purchasing power, and community.
Sending hugs, and the good vibes your way.
Absolutely. The care model and research cannot be built based on PTSD in combat veterans. The vast majority of combat veterans are male, which is not representative of the PTSD diagnosis.