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201759 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Addiction Mental Health

The Wounds We Cannot See

201759 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A former United States Navy Airman confronts her trauma and mental health challenges after experiencing a violent rape during her service in 1988.

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Alexander Freeman

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A former United States Navy Airman confronts her trauma and mental health challenges after experiencing a violent rape during her service in 1988.

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Alexander Freeman

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Nancy Ross, a former United States Navy Airman from Hingham, Massachusetts, faced a violent rape during her service in 1988. This trauma led to a long battle with addiction, mental illness, and depression. Despite receiving an honorable discharge, she struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. "The Wounds We Cannot See" follows Nancy's therapy sessions as she confronts her past and a family secret tied to her false adoption. The film addresses the challenges veterans face regarding trauma and mental health stigma.

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