# 061 | "An American In Kyiv" John G Sennett Sr.

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Podcast: [The Veritable Veteran Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veritable-veteran-podcast-6383214)
Published: 2026-02-19T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theveritableveteranpodcast.com/episode/an-american-in-kyiv-john-g-sennett-sr
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## Resource

In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, John Sennett shares his unique journey from military service to living in Ukraine during the ongoing war. He discusses his experiences in the Marine Corps, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the concept of moral injury. John emphasizes the importance of narrative processing and writing as therapeutic tools for healing trauma. He reflects on the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the mixed emotions surrounding life in a war zone. The conversation highlights the significance of self-forgiveness and the power of storytelling in overcoming personal struggles. Narrative Processing Course link https://john-g-sennett.mykajabi.com/ "Accidental Ukrainians" Book https://accidentalukrainians.com/ "Narrative Processing" Book https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-joseph-conrad-program-in-narrative-processing-research-and-results-from-zhytomyr-polytechnic-state-university.php

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