Russell, S: Sometimes ... We Gotta Deal With Our Own Shit! (ePub)

Before there was #MeToo, there was Airman Russell fighting the US Air Force to protect her rights and reputation. Having been sexually assaulted and harassed by her superiors while on active duty, Airman Russell reported the harassment and was forced to endure even more betrayal from her beloved Air Force in the form of retaliation and discharge. This memoir chronicles her 20-year journey as she fought the system and triumphed despite suffering from PTSD caused by Military Sexual Trauma.

But … the story doesn't end with her triumph over the efforts to cover up her ordeal. That was only the beginning of her journey to figure out what was wrong with her, and why her seemingly perfect life after the military, just kept falling apart.

The story is narrated by the author through the eyes of her 2 alter ego personalities who take the lead during different parts of the journey. Airman Russell is the young military woman who has remained hyper-vigilant throughout the years and on the ready to protect Sonya from danger, real or perceived. While Alex has learned to weaponize her sexuality to survive and make sure Sonya stays on top, no matter what!

Come along on the journey with Sonya through her life as a Wife, Mother and Lawyer discovering the Shit she had to Deal With, so that she could find her way back to her most innocent self. Thereby freeing the secrets and demons that haunted her for over 20 years.