Soldier's Silent Battle Sparks Open Talk on Army Suicide
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Rhodes keeps photos of fallen soldiers in his pockets as he speaks about the suicide crisis haunting Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. He recalls his own near attempt, PTSD, and a long journey from darkness to leadership and healing through resilience programs and personal reinvention.
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Rhodes, inspired by his family's WWII and PTSD struggles, urged soldiers to seek help after a death awareness presentation. He now receives hundreds of emails weekly from service members sharing hidden burdens and occasionally persuades them to get treatment. At Fort Campbell a sergeant thanked him for his impact.
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