Toxic Veteran Culture & the Comparison Trap: Why 1 Year of Service Still Counts | Unwritten Chapters Podcast
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Toxic Veteran Culture & the Comparison Trap: Why 1 Year of Service Still Counts | Unwritten Chapters Podcast
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Veteran identity. Service shaming. The toxic culture of comparison.
In this episode of Unwritten Chapters, host Matthew Heneghan, a former Canadian Armed Forces medic and long-time paramedic, breaks down the ugly truth behind a viral moment in the Canadian Veterans Marketplace — a story where a fellow veteran was mocked for only serving one year.
💥 From service shaming to fragile ego warfare, we dig into:
The toxic comparison culture in veteran communities
Why every year of military service counts — no matter the length
The hypocrisy of valor gatekeeping
Why compassion should outweigh credentials
The emotional fallout of intra-community bullying
🎧 Whether you're a veteran, a first responder, or someone navigating identity, trauma, or mental health in high-stress professions — this episode is for you.