Success After Service: Purple Heart Veteran David Kendrick Jr. on PTSD, NAMI, and Life After War

U.S. Army Cavalry Scout and Purple Heart recipient David Kendrick Jr. shares his powerful journey from being shot by a sniper in Baghdad at 20 years old to becoming a national mental health advocate, NAMI ambassador, author, and speaker. He opens up about survivor’s guilt, PTSD, opioid addiction, and a suicide attempt—and how therapy, community, and purpose helped him rebuild his life. In this episode of “Success After Service” on The Warrior Alliance Network, David discusses: - The Father’s Day mission in Iraq that changed everything - Healing from life‑threatening injuries and invisible wounds - How NAMI and the NAMI Homefront program support veterans’ families - Turning pain into purpose through advocacy, his memoir “Cavalry,” and the Lion Speaking Agency - Practical ways veterans and families can recognize warning signs and seek help   If you’re a veteran, family member, mental health professional, or supporter, this conversation offers real insight, hope, and tools for navigating life after service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.