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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 54 MIN

"Walking Away From The Ledge" Chris Kruger on Life After the Uniform and Sharing Untold Stories

from Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life · host Hidden Chapters

Send me a message via text or voicemail!Kicking off Season 2 🎉 In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband, Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author. We explore the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veterans.We explore the hidden struggles that service members face: deployments, mental health challenges, and the transition to civilian life.  Chris opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the power of sharing personal stories, and how storytelling can build connection and understanding for both veterans and their families.This conversation kicks off Season 2 with a reminder that the stories behind the uniform matter and that every chapter, even the hardest, can offer insight, growth, and hope.All the links to connect with Chris: 📚 Purchase "Walking Away From the Ledge" on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/aIIhZxm🔗 FB: Chris Kruger 🗒️ Substack: https://substack.com/@theaccidentalauthorSupport the show🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/ and stay connected! 🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger 🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

Send me a message via text or voicemail! Kicking off Season 2 🎉 In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband, Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author. We explore the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veterans. We explore the hidden struggles that service members face: deployments, mental health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. ...

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Send me a message via text or voicemail!Kicking off Season 2 🎉 In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband, Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author. We explore the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges...

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