Stigma

High performers are often praised for how much pressure they can carry. What’s rarely acknowledged is what happens when carrying it quietly becomes the expectation. Stigma is a personal account written by a Special Operations veteran shaped by service in post-9/11 combat environments, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where reliability is demanded and internal struggle is rarely acknowledged. From the outside, everything looks controlled. Inside, pressure builds until silence becomes normal. The book speaks directly to depression, panic, suicidal thoughts, and the stigmas that keep high performers silent. It challenges the belief that struggle equals weakness and argues that speaking up early is often an act of responsibility, not failure. Alongside raw personal stories, Stigma offers direct guidance on telling the truth, asking for help, and taking the first step when silence has become the default. It includes clear encouragement to reach out and resources for anyone who needs immediate support. Written for veterans, men, first responders, and other high performers, Stigma is for readers who recognize the quiet strain behind capability and believe that strength and honesty are not opposites.
ASIN: 1966228147
VSKU: BVV.1966228147.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:O'Kelly, Nick
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.