Mental Illness Happy Hour Moral Injury - Veteran Tom Voss
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Feb 7, 2020 Tom Voss, an Iraq War veteran and author of *Where War Ends*, dives deep into his harrowing journey through PTSD and moral injury. He shares how meditation became a transformative tool in healing, offering insights on the struggles veterans face upon returning home. Topics include survivor's guilt, spiritual crises, and the stark realities of combat. Voss explains the difference between traditional therapies and meditation, revealing its profound impact on his life. His mission now focuses on helping fellow veterans find peace through mindfulness.
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Frontline Reconnaissance In Mosul
- Tom Voss describes landing in Mosul and operating in small reconnaissance teams under constant threat.
- He recounts long missions, hiding in buildings, and relying on muscle memory and team trust to survive.
A Convoy Ambush And Losing A Leader
- Tom recounts missions supporting special forces, hiding in cornfields, and detaining suspects.
- He shares vivid memories of an IED ambush that killed a squad leader and the immediate chaotic aftermath.
Moral Injury Drives PTSD Symptoms
- Tom Voss links moral injury to grief, guilt, and shame as roots of PTSD symptoms.
- He argues moral injury often underlies the long-term suffering veterans face after combat.
