Mental Health:
The Battle Doesn’t End When the War Does

For many veterans, the war doesn’t stop when the deployment ends—it just moves inside. I live with PTSD. I’ve learned how to manage it, but the symptoms never go away completely. What makes it harder is that we don’t always talk about what we’re going through—and sometimes, the people closest to us don’t even know what questions to ask.
 

In my keynote, I talk about what mental health looks like for veterans like me. I share what it means to be nostalgic for a time of chaos, what it’s like to survive something most people can’t imagine, and how mental health symptoms show up in everyday life. I open up about my “Alive Day,” my ongoing healing process, and how important it is to understand the mental toll of service—whether you’ve worn a uniform or love someone who has.
 

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation built on truth, humanity, and real-life experience. If you're ready for a keynote speaker who will connect with your audience on a deep and personal level, let’s talk.