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You are not alone.
You were never to blame.

Peer support, VA claims guidance, and a path toward healing — for women veterans who have survived

Military Sexual Trauma.

 

If you were assaulted, harassed, retaliated against, or pushed out of the military you served — and if you've spent years wondering whether you have any rights at all —

you are in the right place.

 

This is a space built by a survivor, for survivors. No jargon. No judgment. Just honest guidance from someone who has walked this road and found her way through.

Friendly Hugging Women
MST Resources & Support
VA Claims Guidance
Healing & Self-Care Tools

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE

Everything in one safe place

Whether you're just beginning to heal or deep in your VA journey, there's something here for exactly where you are.

MST Resources & Support

Curated guides on MST, mental health, peer support organizations, and navigating the VA - all in one place.

Step-by-step help with C&P exams, personal statements, nexus letters, and appeals — in plain language, no jargon.

Healing & Self-Care Tools

Trauma-informed tools, journal prompts, somatic practices, and self-care resources built for MST survivors — gathered and written with care.

 

COMING SOON!

Life After Service

Support for the transition from military to civilian life — identity, belonging, and finding your way forward.

 

 

COMING SOON!

"Built by a survivor who spent nearly 30 years believing she had no rights — so your path can be shorter than mine."

FREE FOR YOU

A free, no-pressure starting point. The MST Survivor's VA Claim Starter Kit walks you through what the VA means by MST, how to file without a police report, the forms to know, and the mistakes to avoid — all in plain language.

The MST Survivor's VA Claim Starter Kit

What VA means by MST                           How to file without a police report

The forms to know now                             Evidence and markers checklist

Personal statement worksheet                  C&P exam preparation

Common mistakes to ​avoid                       Resources and next steps

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If you are in crisis, you don't have to face it alone.

Veterans Crisis Line  📞 Dial 988, then press 1   💬 Chat online  📱 Text 838255

DoD Safe Helpline (confidential, MST-specific): 877-995-5247

© 2026 Healing Women Veterans • A survivor-led community helping women veterans heal from trauma and reclaim joy • All Rights Reserved. 

Disclaimer: Healing Women Veterans provides peer support and general information only. We are not therapists, medical professionals, or attorneys. 

Nothing on this site is a substitute for professional mental health care, medical treatment, or legal advice.

We are not VA-accredited and do not represent you in claims. For free accredited help, contact a VSO or your VA MST Coordinator.

Healing Women Veterans is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

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