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The Cost of Silence: Breaking Silence. Reclaiming Power after Military Sexual Trauma.

A survivor's journey from silence to healing, strength, and transformation.

Military Sexual Trauma changes lives, but it does not define them. In The Cost of Silence, Sonya A. Ogletree shares her personal journey through trauma, recovery, resilience, and reclaiming her voice. This powerful book offers hope, validation, and practical insight for survivors, advocates, and anyone seeking healing.

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Sonya A. Ogletree, JD/MBA

Sonya A. Ogletree, JD/MBA, is an attorney, veteran, author, and advocate whose work focuses on trauma recovery, resilience, leadership, and transformation. Through her writing and speaking, she helps others confront difficult truths, reclaim their voice, and redefine healing on their own terms.
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Sometimes … We All Gotta Deal With Our Own Shit! My journey back to vulnerability after Military Sexual Trauma – PTSD.

An poignant and powerfully written memoir, with an edgy and masterful voice, sprinkled with a dash of humor. It will make you laugh, cry and smile at the same time. Before there was #MeToo, there was Airman Russell fighting the US Air Force to protect her rights and reputation. Having […]

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Blood, Mud and Bricks: African American Contributions to Building America

They built the Capitol. They fought in every war. They cultivated the land, forged the metal, and raised the walls of a nation that refused to call them citizens. Now, the record is being set straight. Blood, Mud and Bricks: African American’s Contributions to Building America is a meticulously researched, unflinching […]

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Nuance Theory: The Human Advantage in an Ai Driven World

What if the real advantage in the age of AI isn’t speed — but perception? In a world obsessed with algorithms and automation, the leaders who win aren’t the ones who know more. They’re the ones who see more. NUANCE THEORY reveals the human advantage that no machine can replicate: the ability to […]

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The Cost of Silence: Breaking Silence. Reclaiming Power After Military Sexual Trauma

âš¡ EXPANDED EDITION — New Chapters Companion Workbook Audiobook Available Before #MeToo. Before the headlines. Before the world was ready to listen — there was a soldier silenced by the very system she swore to serve. When Airman Ogletree reported being sexually assaulted and harassed by her superiors while serving […]

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