"Walking Away From The Ledge" Author & Retired Blackhawk Pilot Chris Kruger

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Kicking off Season 2 🎉
In this first episode of Hidden Chapters, Genevieve welcomes her husband, Chris to discuss his newly published book, his journey in the Army, the challenges of deployments, and the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veterans. They explore the mental health struggles faced by service members, the difficulties of reintegration into civilian life, and the importance of sharing personal stories to foster connection and understanding. 

Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings
02:55 Chris's Journey: From Average to Army
07:28 The Army Experience: Challenges and Growth
14:48 Deployment Realities: Training vs. Reality
21:01 The Weight of Service: Reflections on Afghanistan
27:02 Mental Health Struggles: Finding Meaning After Service
28:02 Overcoming Mental Struggles and Finding Purpose
29:47 The Challenges of Reintegration
32:14 Navigating Emotional Transitions After Deployment
35:14 The Impact of Compartmentalization
38:31 Frustrations with Military Hierarchy
41:34 Encouraging Veterans to Share Their Stories
45:07 The Importance of Taking Time Off After Service
47:41 Perseverance Through Struggles
48:41 The Role of Communication in Relationships
52:05 Encouraging Others to Share Their Hidden Chapters

All the links to connect with Chris: 

📚 Purchase "Walking Away From the Ledge" on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/aIIhZxm

🇺🇸 Parade Deck blog: Volume 1 

🔗 FB: Chris Kruger 

🗒️ Substack: https://substack.com/@theaccidentalauthor

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