A Playground for Predators| episode 32
March 13, 2025
In Part 1, anonymous Marine Corps veteran MSTy shares her struggles with being a young woman in the Marine Corps when women were just becoming a prevalent part of the service. Her identity, gender, and and the long-term effects of her shocking experiences, provide a candid look at the realities of military life for women, especially when they are sheltered.
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Trigger warning
- SA details, freezing, victim blaming, self-blame, derogatory words towards women, predatory behavior by older men
- harassment, dehumanization, explicit s*x acts, coercion, bribery, alcohol/drugging, lost memory, waking up alone, victim blaming
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