Poetry as Therapy: Finding Healing and Purpose After Service | Chris Clark Interview

In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, co-hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Army veteran and poet Chris Clark (SFC Retired) to explore how creative expression can help veterans process trauma and rediscover purpose after service.After retiring from over two decades in the Army, Chris found that transitioning to civilian life wasn’t as simple as expected. Through poetry, he discovered a powerful outlet for reflection, healing, and connection.Join us as we talk about:Replacing one routine with another after the militaryHow writing became Chris’s form of therapyThe challenges and surprises of adjusting to civilian lifeFinding identity and meaning beyond the uniformIf you’re a veteran navigating life after service—or know someone who is—this conversation will remind you that your story still matters, and healing often starts with sharing it.📌 About the Podcast: Veteran Voices: SITREP shares real stories, resources, and insights to empower veterans in transition. Hosted by Tom Faust and Chris Faust, both Army veterans, the show covers topics like PTSD recovery, homelessness prevention, entrepreneurship, and community support.🔗 Follow & Connect: 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform 🌐 Visit veteranvoices.us🔗 Where to Find Chris Carter:https://www.youtube.com/@thepoetic1zhttps://www.instagram.com/thepoetic1z/#https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoetic1zhttps://www.facebook.com/thepoetic1z🔗 Where to Veteran Voices:https://www.veteranvoices.usEmail Us: [email protected]#VeteranVoices #VeteranStories #MilitaryTransition #VeteranMentalHealth #PoetryHealing #ChrisClark #PTSDRecovery #VeteranSupportSend us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening! Please consider supporting this podcast.Website: https://veteranvoices.usEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/veteranvoicessitrep#VeteranVoices#SITREP