Berthienna E Green

I AM a Survivor.

I enlisted in the United States Air Force with the intention to serve and protect my country. Along the way I was sexually assaulted on more than one occasion and raped. My military career ended abruptly and for all the wrong reasons. I tell my story in hopes of connecting with at least one other person to let them know that survival is not only possible but achievable. It has taken me a total of 45+ years to finally understand that I never lost my voice - it was only silent for awhile.

I AM a Warrior Writer.

Warrior Writers is a national non-profit. Their mission is to create a culture that articulates veterans’ experiences, build a collaborative community for artistic expression, and bear witness to war and the full range of military experiences. I am proud to be a Warrior Writer Facilitator. Please follow the link to learn more about the organization https://www.warriorwriters.org I am available to facilitate writing workshops. You may contact me using the following link.

Share it.

Healing is a journey that begins with a single breath, a single step, a single thought that takes shape in your mind until it becomes actionable. My journey through trauma has led me to several mental health facilities for daily and weekly placements. I have participated in many different treatment modalities engaging with medical professionals, family members and friends. Telling my story of survival has helped me to heal. I truly believe that sharing our experiences helps us to heal and helps others to heal as well.

Write it.

Learning how to write can sometimes be easy to do and then there are times when it is difficult to do. Learning how to write in a group with other survivors sharing similar survival experiences can be instrumental in making the process flow just a little bit easier.