Wound Beneath the Uniform: How MST Destroyed Me. Why Silence Protected the Lie
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: February 9, 2026
ISBN-13: 9798245890050
Description: Behind every uniform is a human being. Wound Beneath the Uniform is a courageous and unflinching memoir that exposes the silent epidemic of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the institutional systems that too often protect reputations over people. Through deeply personal storytelling, S. D. Sage invites readers into the hidden battlefield many service members endure long after their oath has been sworn. This is not simply a story of trauma. It is a testimony of survival, faith, and the long road toward reclaiming voice and dignity. With clarity and conviction, Sage examines how silence compounds injury—emotionally, spiritually, and systemically—and how policies meant to protect can sometimes fail the very individuals they were designed to serve. Written not for sympathy but for awareness, Wound Beneath the uniform is a call to lawmakers, military leaders, advocates, and citizens alike: we must confront what has been  ignored. For those currently navigating MST, this book offers validation and language for experiences that are often minimized or misunderstood. For those in positions of influence, it provides insight that can inform meaningful reform. And for every reader, it is a reminder that service to a nation should never cost someone their humanity. The uniform represents honor. The wound beneath it deserves justice.