Send us a texthttps://linktr.ee/healingunscriptedkeywords: PTSD, veterans, mental health, healing, community support, equine therapy, beekeeping, alternative therapies, Warhorse Ranch, AVMsummary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, Mike, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve, shares his journey through PTSD and the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life after combat. He discusses the impact of his military experiences, including his deployment in Iraq, and the coping mechanisms he initially turned to, such as alcohol. Mike emphasizes the importance of community support and alternative therapies, including equine therapy and beekeeping, in his healing process. He also shares his diagnosis of AVM and the subsequent challenges he faced, highlighting the need for connection and understanding among veterans. The conversation underscores the significance of sharing experiences and the role of organizations like Warhorse Ranch in providing support for veterans.Chapters00:00New Chapter00:46We were the Marines who kicked off the war09:09I was a VFW kid14:37Getting the call after 91119:56My knees buckled24:34"Chaplain up"30:27I could only talk to Vets38:01Given one week to decompress41:50I chose binge drinking43:38My positive experience with ketamine50:36Vets fall through the cracks54:49Taking care of my fellow man57:07Vets are not meant to isolate01:00:47Combat caused my arteriovenous malformation01:11:03Everybody has trauma01:12:27The horses and bees are always in the present01:18:00Success stories from Warhorse Ranch01:22:20ResourcesWarhorse Ranch: Mike & Val Lozano https://warhorseranch.org/Equine Assisted TherapySuicide & Crisis 988https://www.forgingnewlives.com/Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander [email protected] 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/Nele [email protected](970) 875-6662https://thehealthpartnership.org/rout... https://www.steamboataa.org/  Mindsprings 970-879-2141REPS 970-846-8182  linktr.ee/repssteamboat. Mindy MarriottSubstance abuse 800-662-HELPhttps://www.travishouse.org/.  Jeff Weltonhttps://lovelifesteamboat.com/about.   Chynna Wallace

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