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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
 

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~ WELCOME ~

First …thank you for your service…. you are appreciated more than you’ll ever know.

I am sorry for what you went through…. I have seen the destruction that sexual assault can bring …but more importantly I have seen the miraculous healing that the hand God has had on victims.

Thank God you are a believer, a survivor, and a Marine. May the grace of God be with you always …you are His best!
 
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~ WELCOME ~

First …thank you for your service…. you are appreciated more than you’ll ever know.

I am sorry for what you went through…. I have seen the destruction that sexual assault can bring …but more importantly I have seen the miraculous healing that the hand God has had on victims.

Thank God you are a believer, a survivor, and a Marine. May the grace of God be with you always …you are His best!
Good thing is the VA has been a great help too.Applied and no problems there.The 5 guys that did it to me are serving 30 year sentence in prison where they belong
 
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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
Welcome to CF, Sister.
 
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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
Welcome!
 
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Good thing is the VA has been a great help too.Applied and no problems there.The 5 guys that did it to me are serving 30 year sentence in prison where they belong
Yes they do …and I can think of something else that could have been remove …along with their freedom.
 
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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
Welcome Shauna! May God bless you always!
 
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Welcome to CF, Shawna.
Thank you for your service!
I am so sorry you had to experience such pain. May you keep that strong faith that is helping you through.
My parents do give back,they donate to wounded warriors project
 
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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
Prayers my friend. I Praise God he availed Himself to you and you opened your heart to him. May it be to the fullest.
 
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Hi,I am Shawna and been a Christian since 2011.It was after I was sexually assaulted and raped while I was in the Marines.Good thing was the 5 guys in the same unit I was in with that did this to me were arrested,charged and convicted of sexual assaulting and raping me.Another survivor introduced it to me going to the same church she goes to and has been a good help in my recovery which I was diagnosed with PTSD.Still in the recovery process with support from family and friends.I was honorably discharged and the 5 guys that did it to me recieved a dishonorable discharge.I am also a step mom of 3 married to a great husband.Proud of my 14 years in the Marines still.
I am so sorry this happened to you ShawnaB. I cannot pretend to know how you feel or how you came through this. Wow.
From my childhood I am aware of sexual abuse, tho not to the extent you experienced it. So so sorry. Praying for you and your complete recovery.

Psalms 23 says "He restoreth my soul." I have stood on this many times down through difficult years. He does restore our souls. Bless His name.
Thank you for your service. I am a VN era vet myself, and am proud to be a vet with you and all the others who served our country.
God Bless you over and over again dear sister.
 
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