Author Heidi Lobstein, MSN, RN's, New Audiobook 'Silence is Violence' is an Impactful Memoir Discussing the Ramifications of Sexual Assault Within the United States Military
Recent audiobook release 'Silence is Violence: # Me Too - Military Sexual Trauma (MST)' from Audiobook Network author Heidi Lobstein, MSN, RN, is a deeply personal and eye-opening account of the true impact of sexual assault within the military. Telling her own story, Lobstein shines a light on an ongoing problem that is often swept under the rug, and how those involved can help to end the cycle.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., June 27, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Heidi Lobstein MSN, RN, has completed her new audiobook "Silence is Violence: # Me Too - Military Sexual Trauma (MST)": a powerful autobiographical tale that recounts the trauma faced by the author while in the military and the horrific issue of sexual assault amongst military members.
"Reporting of incidents of sexual assault in the military has increased dramatically over the past 10 years, with 6,131 reported in 2014, up from 1,700 incidents reported in 2004," writes Lobstein. "Data on veterans shows about one in four women and one in 100 men report that they had experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Existing research indicates that MST has been associated with increased screening rates of depression and alcohol abuse, in addition to significantly increased odds of meeting criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, MST has been associated with reporting an increased number of current physical symptoms, impaired health status, and more chronic health problems in veterans. MST is an unrecognized epidemic, not talked about, yet having an impact on the health of our veterans today.
"It took me 37,287 words to describe the impact of sexual trauma in the military has had on my life. It has taken me over 30 years to come to terms with my experience where I can now write about it and speak about it. I want to educate people about rape in the military. Perhaps I will be able to help others by sharing my experience. To keep silent just perpetuates the violence and reinforces the culture of rape."
Published by Audiobook Network, author Heidi Lobstein, MSN, RN's, new audiobook shows the true cost of sexual assault, and how it can rapidly change one's life forever. Using her voice, Lobstein hopes that sharing her story will inspire others to speak up, be their own advocates, and fight to end Military Sexual Trauma.
Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of "Silence is Violence: # Me Too - Military Sexual Trauma (MST)" by Heidi Lobstein MSN, RN, through Audible, the Apple iTunes store, or Amazon.
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Source: Audiobook Network