From Suicide Attempt Survivor to Chaplain: How Faith Helped Him Heal

Grief and healing often begin with telling the truth about what we've been carrying. In this conversation, we explore mental health awareness, PTSD recovery, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and how faith can help us find purpose after our darkest moments.I sit down with Chaplain Sy Alli, a suicide attempt survivor, veteran, author, mentor, and chaplain who shares his journey through depression, PTSD, alcohol addiction, grief, and ultimately healing. After losing key father figures in his life and struggling silently for years, Sy reached a breaking point that nearly cost him everything. Today, he uses his story to help others find hope and healing.Together, we discuss the hidden impact of unprocessed grief, why so many men suffer in silence, the mental health challenges facing today's youth, and how creating safe spaces can change lives. Sy also shares how faith, sobriety, and transparency transformed his life and led him to his work with schools, families, and communities.In this episode:• Surviving a suicide attempt and finding purpose• The connection between grief, depression, and PTSD• Why men often struggle to ask for help• Alcohol addiction, recovery, and healing• Mental health challenges facing today's youth• The impact of social media on emotional well-being• Creating safe spaces for honest conversations• How faith helped him rebuild his lifeConnect with Chaplain Sy Alli: https://phitsquad.com