A Memoir Book Related to Trauma, Resilience & The Struggles of Veterans
Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform,
America’s Reckoning: A Veteran’s Truth About Combat Disability Retirement
A powerful true story by veteran author Steven Wayne Davis, revealing the unseen trauma, resilience, and healing of those who served. Discover Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform — a memoir that turns pain into purpose and advocacy for American veterans.
Journey Through Trauma, Service & Survival - A Veteran’s Struggle for Recognition and Healing
Advocating for American Veterans Through Storytelling and Truth
The Invisible Wounds of Service
A former Army nurse and veteran healthcare worker reveals the unseen trauma of military life. He shares the emotional and psychological toll of service that veterans silently endure. A raw story of resilience, PTSD, and healing, told through the eyes of a man who lived it.
“The Curse of Combat Disability Retirement.” Syndrome
Steven Davis challenges society’s hollow gratitude and explores the truth behind “The Curse of Combat Disability Retirement.” He exposes the emotional gap between civilians and those who lived the realities of military service. A bold call to advocate for American veterans with action, not empty words.
Veteran Suicides & The Battle for Mental Health Care
Steven Wayne Davis sheds light on the mental health crisis and suicides among veterans. He reveals systemic failures that neglect those who once protected our nation. A passionate call for veteran advocacy, reform, and emotional healing through awareness and change.
Stand with Our Veterans —
Explore the Truth Behind the
Uniform
Through Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform, Steven Wayne
Davis exposes the hidden emotional wounds of America’s veterans.
Take action today:
- Read and share the book to spread awareness about veteran trauma and resilience.
- Start the conversation; let others know the real meaning behind
“The Curse of Combat Disability Retirement.” - Support the author’s mission to reform veteran mental health
care and advocate for change.
Together, we can bring visibility, respect, and real help to those who served.
About The Author
Steven Wayne Davis
The Voice Behind the Words
Steven Davis is a veteran, former Army nurse, and emergency room healthcare worker with over two decades of experience navigating both the military and civilian healthcare systems. After serving in multiple military healthcare facilities, including Iraq, Steve has seen firsthand the emotional and psychological toll military service can have on veterans.
His journey from the battlefield to the ER has shaped his understanding of trauma, resilience, and the often-overlooked struggles of veterans. In Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform, Steve shares his personal story and offers a candid look at the harsh realities that many veterans face after leaving the military.
Author Specialties That Make Him Stand Out
It’s an honor to be an advocate for American veterans whose voices often go unheard. Keeping the stethoscope and hanging up the uniform gives an unfiltered look into the realities of military service, trauma, and the fight for recognition, blending personal truth with a call for lasting change.
Authentic Insight:
Written by Steven Wayne Davis, a veteran and former Army nurse, this book offers a raw, honest perspective on the unseen emotional and psychological toll of service.
A Powerful Message:
More than a memoir—it’s a movement for awareness and action, urging better mental health care and respect for those returning from service.
Advocacy for Change:
By reading and sharing this book, you support veteran advocacy, helping drive reform in healthcare, policy, and public understanding.
Unmatched Experience:
With years in both combat and emergency healthcare, Steven delivers a deeply informed and heartfelt look into what it truly means to serve, heal, and survive.
Uniting Voices for A Cause Greater Than Ourselves
Veterans have protected our nation, yet many return home to invisible battles. Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform by Steven Wayne Davis reveals the emotional and psychological toll of service and calls for real change in veteran care and recognition. We stand with those who served—because their fight isn’t over.
Our Mission
Restoring Hope, Dignity, and Purpose—One Life At A Time
To restore hope, dignity, and purpose for American veterans. Through authentic storytelling and advocacy, we promote better mental health care, veteran rights, and public awareness—ensuring no hero is forgotten.
Our Goal
Advocate for Congressional Approval of Concurrent Receipt for Veterans
We’re pushing for Congressional approval of concurrent receipt, allowing veterans to receive both disability and retirement benefits—a vital step toward fairness and long-term support.
Our Way Forward
Through Awareness, Storytelling, and Collective National Action
Through awareness, storytelling, and action, Steven Wayne Davis—veteran, nurse, and advocate—gives voice to those still fighting unseen battles. Together, we can bring respect, reform, and recognition to every veteran
Steve’s written works include
Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform,
Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform is a deeply personal and unflinching memoir by Steven Davis, a former Army nurse and civilian healthcare worker, who chronicles the silent battles veterans face long after leaving the military. This book not only reflects his own journey from the chaos of combat zones to the challenging, often heartbreaking reality of working in civilian emergency rooms but also explores the broader issues veterans encounter after their service.
Through raw and powerful storytelling, Steve opens up about the trauma, isolation, and often overlooked struggles of those who have served. From the unspoken scars of war to the systemic challenges veterans face when reintegrating into civilian life, this book offers an honest examination of the mental health crisis, high suicide rates, and bureaucratic obstacles that continue to plague the veteran community.
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The Author’s Collection
Authentic Storybooks of Army Nurses, PTSD, and Veterans’ Long Battle for Justice
Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform,
THIS VETERANS RECKONING WITH AMERICA
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Stories in Motion
Watch the Story Behind the Struggle: Steven Wayne Davis’s Veteran Memoirs Trailers
Volumn 1
The Curse of Combat Disability Retirement.
Watch the official trailer for Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging Up the Uniform, Steven Davis’s raw veteran memoir. Explore the emotional transition from military service to civilian life and the unspoken mental health battles so many veterans endure.
Volumn 2
A Veteran’s Reckoning with America
Discover the powerful story behind Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging Up the Uniform in this compelling book trailer. Follow Steven Davis as he reveals the hidden struggles veterans face long after service. A gripping journey of trauma, healing, and hope.
Why These Books Stand Apart
Keeping the Stethoscope,Hanging
Up the Uniform
Authentic Veteran Insight
The Hidden Cost of Service
Through The Curse of Combat Disability Retirement, Davis exposes the flaws of the Chapter 61 and CRSC systems, revealing how policy failures and neglect continue to harm America’s disabled combat veterans.
A Call for Real Change
A Veteran’s Reckoning with America confronts the harsh realities of veteran suicide, homelessness, and mental health crises, demanding real accountability and respect for those who served.
A Mission of Hope and Reform
Through truth-driven storytelling and advocacy, Steven Wayne Davis transforms pain into purpose—empowering veterans to heal, rebuild, and inspiring a national call for reform, justice, and healing beyond the uniform.
Read the Book & Share the Message - Stand with America’s Veterans!
Stand with America’s Veterans!
Keeping the Stethoscope, Hanging up the Uniform by Steven Wayne Davis isn’t just
a story; it’s a voice for those who’ve served and still fight unseen battles.
Learn. Share. Inspire.
Insights and reflections on the struggle
The Curse of Combat Disability: How Veterans Are Left Behind by the System
For those who serve in the military, the promise to protect and defend their country is an honorable commitment. However, when combat veterans return home, many of them face a harsh reality system that fails to support them in their time of need properly…
“Thank You for Your Service” – The Hollow Words That Mask the Struggles of Veterans
Every year, millions of Americans say the exact words to veterans: “Thank you for your service.” These words, meant to convey gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices made by those…
Advocacy is how we can all save lives today
Stand up to support veterans with more than just verbal gratitude. Sometimes “Thank you for your Service” comes off as more insulting than appreciative. Either don’t say it or demonstrate some supportive measure when it is said!
Breaking the Silence: The Epidemic of Veteran Suicides and the Need for Action
Every year, more than 6,000 veterans in the United States take their own lives. This staggering number represents not just a statistic, but also the untold stories of men and women who once served…
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