These women are strong, flexible, adventurous and have a passion for their country, yet share misogynistic stories from their time in the service that completely dismantle equal opportunity propaganda. Major Kara Kelly and Alison Perry, both military veterans with rank, never reported the sexual abuse they experienced out of fear of the wrath of over-powering male figures. It is out of these experiences that led Alison to open Central Oregon Veterans Ranch to heal and transmute emotions of retired soldiers who feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Originally aired on March 21, 2018 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point