Two years ago we talked with Doug Monda and this is a special abbreviated and condensed version of that interview with him. The original is Episode 022.
Doug Monda was a professional athlete turned high-speed, low-drag SWAT cop, in a Florida city with a very high rate violent crime. His identity was wrapped up in being an a very active athlete and operator… until that was suddenly taken away by a serious injury. This led to depression, post traumatic stress, and finally two attempts to take his own life.
Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised.
Resources:
- Survive First – www.survivefirst.us
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988
- Copline – 1-800-267-5463
- Emergencies (in the United States) – 911
- The full episode is Episode 022: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10015539-022-surviving-my-suicide-doug-monda-survive-first
Music is by Kevin MacLeod
Hey Chaplain Archive Excerpt A022
Tags:
Police, Depression, Health, Injury, PTSD, Suicide, SWAT, Florida
Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.
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