Victim or Victor

1h 4m · Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington · 24 May 16:00

In this episode Greg speaks with former Marine Stephen Colon. Stephen is able to share stories and advice from his past to give people hope while going through challenging times. Greg and Stephen touch on many topics from traumatic upbringings to transitioning out of the military.

Connect with Stephen:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.colon.52
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjcolon/
Website: www.knucklehead.agency
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knucklehead_mg/

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Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

[0:01-3:25] Opening Segment

[3:25-27:25] Stephen’s Story

Stephen takes time to speak about his upbringing and family dynamics
Did anyone teach him how to cope from a young age?
Stephen speaks about the collateral damage from his traumas from childhood and coming out of the military

[27:25- 43:07] The Healing Process

Stephen discusses the signs he saw of trauma and grief in his life
How did he help himself? How did he want help from others?

[43:07-59:33] Reflection

What was the toughest part of your journey?
How do you make amends?
What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?
Stephen gives some advice on transitioning out of the military

[59:33-1:04:23] Closing Segment

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[19:47- 51:15] The Healing Process

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