Welcome Your first step toward healing, education, and real resilience.
"Life Promotion is the Best Suicide Prevention."
My Story started on 9-11-01
My story began on 9-11-01 and like many Americans, that day forever changed our lives. But for me, being there, took my path down a very dark road. Overtime, the guilt of not finding anyone alive led me to attempt suicide.
As a member of the military, I believed getting help or going to counseling would end my career. So I stayed silent.
After my attempt, I realized I needed support. I was diagnosed with PTSD, received treatment, and discovered that counseling did not make me weaker-it made me stronger man and a stronger Soldier.
I now share my story as a suicide survivor to show service members and their families that everyone faces dark times. Whether you're on the battlefield or simply driving to work and witness a tragedy, some things are too heavy to carry alone. It is okay to ask for help.
Speaking to Military Members
I speak with service members about real importance of asking for help.
I share how seeking counseling did not end my career-it made me a stronger Soldier and a better leader.
My goal is simple: remove the stigma.
I tell them it is okay not to be okay, and that even when you don't feel like it, you still matter to someone.
Training Events and Conferences
Connecting with people is the heart of every speaking or training event I deliver.
At your event, my "Story of Hope" will reach everyone in the room-from junior service members to senior leaders.
I create an environment where people feel safe enough to listen, reflect, and leave knowing it is okay to ask for help.
Stories, Campaigns & Podcast
Follow me on Social Media
FB: VTT "Mental Health Warrior"- Clifford Bauman LLC
IG: @cliffordbauman
X : @cliffordbauman
TikTok: @mental.health.war46
Safe Stories campaign
I'm proud to be part of "Safe Stories" campaign with Brady and the Ad Council. It shares real stories of gun owners who faced crisis and shows how safe storage can prevent suicide.
The Mental Health Warrior Podcast
Join me live Wednesday at 5:00 PM EDT/11:00PM CET as we fight stigma and talk real about mental health, resilience and asking for help.
Replays air on Wreaths Across America Radio Friday at 8:00 PM EDT and Sunday at 10:00 PM EDT.
Download the free Wreaths Across America Radio app, or find the station on iHeartRadio, Audacy and TuneIn.
Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Earkick
Measure and improve your mental health in real time with your personal AI chatbot. It remembers you and creates daily content and insights just for you!
Wreaths Across America Radio
Along with the informational and inspiring content Wreaths Across America Radio plays a variety of music with the roots firmly planted in patriotism with a country music thread running through the core of the stream.
Veterans Trash Talk
Veterans Trash Talk
Veteran Trash Talk podcasts are stories of real warriors dealing with demons on the inside. We are brave enough to share them with our community so we can defeat them together. Our podcasts promote veteran-owned businesses and organizations that support veteran causes. Also, there is plenty of trash talk.