I arrived on base with expectations of inspiring a group of 55 young ladies by showing them that adversity and abuse can be defeated. After I shared bits and pieces of my own traumatic upbringing, I touched on areas of personal growth and success. For many years, I could not trust that men were worthy of my love or affection. Yet, I stood in front of these women and talked about how wonderful my loving and devoted husband is. I also grew up with very low self-esteem from bein