Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Ep 6: Life After Combat – Revealing Insight On The Return To Civilian Life with John Sheaffer
Ep 6: Life After Combat – Revealing Insight On The Return To Civilian Life with John Sheaffer
Ep 6: Life After Combat – Revealing Insight On The Return To Civilian Life with John Sheaffer
Thursday 2nd March 2023
John Sheaffer discusses the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, emphasizing mental health and non-profit support on 'Untold Valor'.
19 minutes
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Get the buttons here!John Sheaffer: Finding Strength After Service
And if you feel that way, you feel that way because people, you don't feel that people understand you.
Transitioning from the battlefield to civilian life can be a tough journey, and no one knows this better than John Sheaffer. A veteran of the Army’s 82nd Airborne and formerly Delaware County’s Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, John opens up about the hurdles veterans face when they hang up their uniforms and return to everyday life.
In this episode of 'Untold Valor', John talks candidly about his own struggles with mental health and how he found a new purpose in helping fellow veterans. He highlights the crucial role non-profit organizations play in filling the gaps where traditional support systems fall short. With a background that includes deployment during September 11th, John's story is both unique and deeply relatable for many veterans.
He shares how, despite not always knowing how to help himself, he discovered a knack for aiding others through their own battles. Tune in to hear John's message of resilience and hope, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural differences between military and civilian life, especially when it comes to seeking help for mental health issues. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the challenges and triumphs of veterans as they navigate life after combat.