<p>Exposure to military sexual trauma (MST) profoundly impacts individuals’ roles and identities, including parenting. While research suggests sexual violence significantly affects parenting roles, little is known about how MST influences the parenting role and identity of Canadian women and gender-diverse veterans. This paper examines the aftermath of MST on parenting. Interviews with 18 women and gender-diverse Canadian veterans underwent conventional, inductive content analysis with constant comparison within a social constructivist lens; resulting themes were mapped post hoc to establish MST constructs for interpretation and comparability. Many participants attributed their decision not to have children to MST, while others emphasized raising children with a clear sense of purpose, especially in teaching consent. Differences in how women approached parenting boys and girls were noted, with a particular focus on consent. Fear for their children’s safety emerged as a significant theme. These findings underscore the widespread, enduring impact of MST on the lives of women and gender-diverse veterans. Beyond risking military operational readiness, MST has devastating effects on individuals’ health and well-being. Additionally, this paper begins to explore potential intergenerational effects of MST, particularly in how parenting roles and identities evolve following such trauma.</p>