WRT Season 1: Not Forgotten // #7 Gabriel Guest, part 2

Gabe was a Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, Fox Company (3rd PLT), in Now Zad during 2/7’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2008.  In this second interview, Gabe talks about the multiple challenges in coming home after combat, to include losing his leg, experiencing divorce, kicking his addiction to pain killers, and processing through the normal mental and emotional challenges of post-traumatic stress.  He reminds us that maintaining love, empathy and compassion for others is a key part to post-traumatic growth.

#warriorsroundtable  #notforgotten  #marines

 **Show Notes and Resources**

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA

iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi

Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable

Veterans Resources:

The Truth About PTSD, by Chad M. Robichaux and Jeremy M. Stalnecker 

- Paperback: https://mighty-oaks-store.myshopify.com/products/the-truth-about-ptsd

- PDF: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mighty-oaks-foundation-the-truth-about-ptsd.original.pdf

Veterans Crisis Line:  Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1; text 838255; or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Feeling anxious or alone and thinking about suicide are some of the signs that a Veteran may be in crisis. No matter what you are experiencing, there is support for getting your life back on track. A trained responder will answer your call, text, or chat and ask you a few questions. You can decide how much you want to share.

 Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com

“Have questions about guiding your kids or improving your marriage? Struggling with life’s tough issues?  Focus on the Family has licensed and pastoral counselors to listen and provide initial guidance and resources including an offer to pray with you.  Arrange for a free one-time consultation with a member of our Counseling Department staff by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357).”

Wings for Warriors: https://wingsforwarriors.org, 888-598-4434

Founded by a 2/7 veteran, Doc Ameen, “Wings for Warriors is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help ensure that our combat wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans returning home, or transitioning into the realm of their disabilities are getting the adequate healthcare and financial benefits that they deserve.”

Song used:

Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet,   https://twitter.com/skilletmusic

Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen