Michael Van Meter
Michael Van Meter
Episode 89 - Michael Sugrue: Post Traumatic Stress Injury
Episode 89 - Michael Sugrue: Post Traumatic Stress Injury
Episode 89 - Michael Sugrue: Post Traumatic Stress Injury
Monday 3rd January 2022
Michael Sugrue discusses his journey from trauma to advocacy, offering hope and support for first responders facing mental health challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Michael Sugrue: From Frontline Trauma to Advocacy for First Responders
Experience, strength, and hope are at the core of Michael Sugrue's message of recovery and healing for first responders struggling with PTSD and addiction.
Michael Sugrue, a veteran and retired sergeant from the Walnut Creek Police Department, is on a mission to bring awareness and support to first responders battling Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and mental health challenges. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Sugrue opens up about his personal journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery, shedding light on the often overlooked struggles faced by those in public safety roles.
With heartfelt honesty, he discusses the importance of awareness, prevention, education, and training in combating first responder suicide and PTSI. Sugrue's story is not just one of personal recovery but also of tireless advocacy. As a peer volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and an ambassador for Save a Warrior, he shares invaluable insights into the benefits of peer support and retreat programs.
He emphasizes the crucial role these resources play in providing much-needed support and healing for first responders. Listeners will find inspiration in Sugrue's reflections on administrative betrayal and its impact on mental health, as well as his call for more robust support systems within law enforcement agencies. His candid discussion about the power of sharing experiences and the importance of self-care serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar challenges.
This episode is a must-listen for first responders, their families, and anyone interested in understanding the unique mental health challenges faced by those who serve on the front lines. Michael Sugrue's message is clear: recovery is possible, and there is hope and healing available for those who seek it.