This one might make you uncomfortable and that’s okay. In this episode, I ask something that might sound counterintuitive: please stop thanking me for my service. Not because your intentions are bad. But because for many veterans, those five words don’t land as gratitude but like a gut punch.

You’ll hear why well-meaning gestures can reopen old wounds, how the “hero” narrative often misses the truth, and what real support actually looks like. If you’ve ever wondered what veterans really want in return for their service, this is the episode that lays it out.It’s time to move past platitudes and into meaningful action.

Chapters

(00:00) Why “Thank You for Your Service” Can Hurt More Than Help

(03:51) We’re Not All Heroes... We’re Human

(07:48) What Veterans Actually Need From You

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