WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS LIKE YOUR ENEMY. Another Battle Buddy gone too soon.

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I recently learned about a fellow veteran from my platoon who took his own life, bringing back memories of my own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. What once seemed like weakness to me, I now understand as the crushing weight of feeling like a burden to everyone you love.

• Depression convinces you that loved ones would be better off without you
• Before getting help, my untreated depression manifested as anger affecting my family
• The VA eventually provided medications and therapy that helped initially
• Finding faith as a Catholic gave me structure and purpose during dark times
• This podcast serves as my therapy since I don't have access to professional help in the Philippines
• Veterans often struggle to connect with non-veterans about their experiences
• Mental health issues, not guns, are at the heart of violence in America
• Simple check-ins with struggling friends can sometimes make all the difference

If you're having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please reach out and talk to someone. Even a simple "How are you doing?" can be the connection that saves a life.

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