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Artwork by Survivors or Inspired by Our Stories
This addition to this site was an idea inspired
by another survivor who paints and considering
I drew  or photographed all the artwork on my
site I thought this could be a great place to
check out other art and artists who have put
their experience to various mediums. Please
email me your art and I will have it up right
away. Also, all contributors can choose to be
anonymous and if you have anything you want
me to put online with it please include it.
Anything is welcome; doodles, paintings,
sculptures and any other medium. I look
forward to your submissions. Everything is
copyright protected including anonymous
submissions.
Artist Keo Gathman
This one was done in the depths of my pain.
Although I don't feel the same way at this
time and with the progress the services have
made in their policies I believe it's
important to document this.
The photographer who took these 7 beautiful
photos told us what they meant to her.

"They are to me 'a place I call home, echoes of
the past. 'They are long forgotten places where
families lived, loved, etc...  Therapeutic for me
in a way because I connect with these forgotten
places that at one time were someone's dream."

Pictures Taken by VM Copeland 2008
Some of my thoughts when drawing
(climbing rocks/mountain):
Scared, climbing up a mountain with sharp
rocks and can't see the top. By myself. No
one there to help. Pain, tears, hanging on
for life and fear of falling further into the
darkness below.
Anonymous USMC
Some of my thoughts when drawing (me
inside dark hole):  
In a scary, dark place where no one can
find me or help me. Fear all around.
Nightmares that I want to stop. Someone
is watching me that can harm me. Can
trust no one.
Anonymous USMC
Anonymous USMC
Some of my thoughts when drawing (me
surrounded by fellow Marines):  
Feelings inside, broken down. Must put up
with constant verbal harassment, insults and
physical abuse. Must not show emotion or
fear. Must be a strong Marine or the
consequences are severe. My comrades
turned on me and used me as a target and a
joke.