We wouldn't even be talking right now ...
A Marine Corps veteran who served his country for 10 years and three deployments, Kyle was in crisis the night he discovered Stop Soldier Suicide.
He was, in his words, prepared to take his own life before the result of a Google search spurred him to make the call for help.
“That call was so important,” he told us. “Without it, we wouldn’t even be talking right now. After that, I put the pistol down.”
Kyle came to us feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, facing a multitude of both short and long-term obstacles. In addition to a myriad of physical issues lingering from a successful bout with cancer, he struggled with PTSD and other mental health challenges as a result of long-term trauma that began with childhood abuse.
Over a nine-month period, our Wellness Center team - notably Ann, one of our team leads - worked intensely with Kyle as he fought to stay alive. We were able to facilitate in-patient PTSD trauma-informed care for Kyle, remaining by his side each step of the way with regular check-ins and additional resources.
“You may not know this, but you saved my life,” he said. “It can be so hard to find treatment, and it’s cool to know that organizations like this support us.”
Kyle’s physical and mental health needs still challenge him on a daily basis. Now though, with dedicated support along the way, he’s regained his hope and purpose. With one Google search and a phone call, Kyle found his path to a bright future and a partner he can lean on for the journey.
Kyle, Marine Corps Veteran
