58: From battling PTSD to rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic with the organization Fight Oar Die

Today we are talking to veteran army mil spouse Lissa. After 26 years of service, her husband was suffering from PTSD.

Lissa is really open and honest with the toll it took on her and their marriage and finally reaching out for help, despite her husband’s initial reluctance. 

Lissa shares who to reach out to if you or your spouse is hurting. PTSD is a silent enemy, and its wreaking havoc on so many lives and we need to talk about it more. 

The book Understanding and Loving a Person With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Steven Arburn has been a valuable resource for her. 

We then shift gears to talk about the organization called Fight Oar Die. The organization has a couple of programs and scholarships it supports but the main event is the Talikser Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Which is a 3000 mile rowed passage across the Atlantic.

Fight Oar Die sponsors an all veteran team of 4 individuals who train and work together to complete the crossing which usually takes between 33-75 days!

Another resource Lissa wanted to share about PTSD is the book When War Comes Home: Christ-centered Healing for Wives of Combat Veterans

Click HERE to watch the YouTube video I mentioned in the show!

Here are some helpful LINKS if you are interested in learning more about Fight Oar Die! Click HERE to check out this years 2023 team!

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