April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this week’s episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans with Julia Conner turns its focus to an issue that affects far too many service members and veterans: Military Sexual Trauma, or MST.

The Texas Veterans Commission is working to bring this difficult topic to the forefront, ensuring survivors know they are seen, heard, and supported. On Sunday’s program, listeners will hear directly from MST survivors who bravely share their experiences, their challenges, and their paths toward healing. Their voices offer a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a person whose life has been forever changed.

Joining the conversation is Dr. Demetria Bluitt, Program Manager for TVC’s Suicide Prevention initiative. Dr. Bluitt discusses the deep connection between MST, mental health, and suicide risk, and explains how early intervention, peer support, and trauma‑informed care can save lives. She also highlights the resources available through the Texas Veterans Commission, including counseling connections, claims assistance, crisis support, and statewide outreach programs designed to ensure no veteran faces trauma alone.

The episode underscores a central message: healing begins with awareness, and awareness begins with conversation. By elevating survivor stories and providing clear pathways to help, the Texas Veterans Commission hopes to break the silence surrounding MST and encourage veterans to seek the support they deserve.

A new episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans with Julia Conner airs every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on KNCT. To learn more about the topics discussed on today’s program—and to explore the full range of services offered to veterans, families, and survivors—visit tvc.texas.gov.