Moral Injury: The Invisible Epidemic Affecting American Veterans

Major General James Mukayama shares his story of rising from a blue-collar Chicago neighborhood to become the first Asian American to command a U.S. Army Division. He discusses the concept of moral injury, an invisible wound of war, and how it affects veterans, leading to unresolved guilt and shame, and often resulting in depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts. Mukayama emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, grace, and mercy in addressing moral injury, rather than relying on medical treatment or prescription drugs.