Unspoken Words: A Combat Veteran's Journey from Chaos to Advocacy with SFC Alexander Stewart

Shoot me a message!Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart shares his powerful journey as a combat veteran serving on three different fronts while becoming a mental health advocate and author. His raw account reveals how witnessing 9/11 as a child sparked his military service and how he's now channeling combat experiences into helping others facing invisible wounds.• Inspired to enlist after witnessing the impact of 9/11 on his New York community just 45 minutes from NYC• Deployed to Afghanistan (2013-2014), Iraq (2015), and Syria (2017), each presenting unique challenges and traumas• Evolved his leadership style through deployments, learning that being technically proficient isn't enough without empathy• Faced significant barriers when seeking mental health treatment despite clear PTSD symptoms• Authored "Unspoken Words," a poetry collection giving voice to veterans who struggle to articulate their experiences• Lost 31 military friends to suicide and now works to break stigma while still serving on active duty• Helped over 27 veterans and service members who were contemplating suicideIf you're struggling in silence, remember: "It's completely okay to not be okay." Reach out to someone - a friend, family member, or fellow veteran. You have the courage because you've already faced challenges in uniform. One suicide a day is one too many. Support the showCheck out our websitePlease Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningformUSA Made socks with a Purpose. 20% off  with code: TMFhttps://www.solediersocks.com/tmfEpisode Powered By Act Now Education