When the Wolves Come Knocking | From the brink of suicide to running a 100 mile ultra-marathon
Pineland Underground
English - September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBGovernment usajfkswcs army special operations arsof pineland underground sof special forces usasoc military derek riley Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Special Forces Soldier, Sergeant First Class Mike Fiocca, takes us through his mental struggles, which took him to the point of having a gun to his head but then persevering through an arduous recovery that culminated with him running a 100-mile ultra-marathon. He shares his personal story, hoping it may help those struggling through internal issues in silence.
This episode is part one of a two-part Suicide Prevention and Awareness month series. Check out Episode #49. The Masks We Wear on 30 September for part two!
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Fayetteville VET Center- Free counseling and resources for Veterans & family members. Call 910-488-6252 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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