The Warrior Connection with Aaron Phillips

As I record this, it’s Memorial Day here in the US, a day dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives in military service.  I think one way to honor fallen soldiers is by helping veterans who are dealing with post traumatic stress and military sexual trauma as a result of their time in service. 

Aaron Phillips served six and a half years in the United States Marine Corps during the first Gulf War, deploying to the Persian Gulf. 

 

Aaron came to The Warrior Connection, the organization where he is now Executive Director, as a participant suffering from PTSD. The story of how he got to TWC is incredible and included here. 

 

He stayed at TWC because he believes everyone deserves to be whole and healthy, so he’s putting his degree in Behavioral Science and his many other skills to use helping veterans heal.

 

Please listen, then consider making a donation to The Warrior Connection. 

 

And for those who suffer PTSD or sexual trauma, please be aware there is some frank discussion here that may be triggering. If you feel you’re in any danger, the suicide hotline in the United States is 800-273-8255. Please seek help. You matter.

 

Aaron recommends these books:

Work Rules by Laszlo Bock

Tribe by Sebastian Junger

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Warrior by Doc Shawna Springer

 

Also, check out films The Legend of Bagger Vance and Good Will Hunting.

 

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