Marine Veteran Details Military Sexual Trauma Experience

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9,923 views Mar 20, 2023 U.S. Marines

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Rebekah Dorko. Rebekah grew up poor in San Diego with four sisters and was homeless for a period. She talks about her mother having a mental breakdown, loading all 5 girls in a vehicle, and attempting to run people over at a gas station. Rebekah experienced physical and mental abuse from her biological parents and in the foster care system. She enlisted in the Marine Corps, thinking becoming a Marine would help her cope with the trauma she endured as a kid. However, Rebekah ended up experiencing severe Military Sexual Trauma and talks about being taken advantage of on several occasions during her enlistment. *Urban Valor acts as a conduit for veterans to share their stories and experiences in their own words without censorship. Please respect all veterans' views, opinions, or experiences, even if you disagree. ✅ Please "LIKE" this video to show support to Urban Valor and/or Rebekah ✅ Please "COMMENT" any questions you have- we'll respond ASAP! ✅ Please "SUBSCRIBE" (and click the bell) to NEVER miss a video from Urban Valor! #veteran #military #urbanvalor #marinewomen

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@alicicanady0583

2 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing. You are brave, and I pray God heals you in every aspect of your life! Know that you deserve happiness. This reminds me of a conversation with one of my Medical Officers I worked with regarding mental health among the enlisted ranks. We as a society have to remember a lot of enlisted members come from a place of brokenness. Some directly from the foster care system. Most, with the goal of bettering their lives or running from the environment to better themselves, then they are placed in a high stress environment. I don’t understand how we as humanity can not see why mental illness after service is so high. It’s common sense to me. The screening process needs to be better. Thank you again sister for coming forward and telling your story.

@JamilaBoo

2 years ago

HOLY CRAP the way she explains her primal survival reactions…. Not understanding her own needs and wants… Literally just made my own experiences make sense and how my childhood spills into my adult life. Thank you for sharing this stay strong and thank you for your service.

@killakenzie_247

2 years ago

I was the first female in my MOS 0814. I went at an older at age, but also coming from a 8 year medical career in trauma and mental health. I had a very very similar similar story to this marine. I feel her because I would help so many of these girls who were in their situation, and I taught them because I could see some of their childhood trauma come out in their actions and reactions. A lot couldn’t decipher the red flags which was so alarming me to me at my age. Not only did I teach the few females that started coming in these barriers and these red flags, I also taught my younger brothers lots of lesson and hard lessons as well. This brings up a lot more topics to discuss with military and mental health perspectives! This is a very good segment along with her perspective and how real she explains it her experience

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@lovenature7823

1 year ago

Inner strength, courage, and resilience off the charts! Thank you for sharing your life.

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@31446963048

2 years ago

You ve found your MOS: you. Went thru my own issues as a kid and I empathize with you. Time wont fix but it does heal and you are making an effort to heal. Foregiveness and compassion to yourself and others will propel you forward. God Bless You.

@FloydofOz

2 years ago

I’m glad she started with her childhood. Her dad needs to be held accountable. More dads need to so the right thing and lead their families, provide for and protect their children.