When the Wolves Come Knocking | From the brink of suicide to running a 100 mile ultra-marathon
Special Forces Soldier, Sergeant First Class Mike Fiocca, takes us through his mental struggles, which took him to the point of having a gun to his head but then persevering through an arduous recovery that culminated with him running a 100-mile ultra-marathon. He shares his personal story, hoping it may help those struggling through internal issues in silence.
Pineland Underground · Mike Fiocca, Pineland Underground, Bobby Tuttle, Chuck Ritter, USAJFKSWCS
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Special Forces Soldier, Sergeant First Class Mike Fiocca, takes us through his mental struggles, which took him to the point of having a gun to his head but then persevering through an arduous recovery that culminated with him running a 100-mile ultra-marathon. He shares his personal story, hoping it may help those struggling through internal issues in silence.
This episode is part one of a two-part Suicide Prevention and Awareness month series. Check out Episode #49. The Masks We Wear on 30 September for part two!
Additional Mental Health Resources:
Military Crisis Line- Dial 988, then Press 1, or Text 838255
Embedded Behavioral Health: (Ft. Bragg/WHSC) 910-907-6825
On Call Duty Chaplain: (Ft. Bragg, 24/7) 910-396-4357
Watters Family Life Chaplain Training Center: Free, 100% confidential Pastoral Counseling for Military ID card holders and dependents. Bldg 1-3358 Knox St, Ft. Bragg. Call 910-396-6564.
Confidential & free non-medical counseling addresses issues such as improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief or loss:
Military and Family Life Counselors, Ft. Bragg: Call 910-432-3742 or 910-396-8683
Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647
Fayetteville VET Center- Free counseling and resources for Veterans & family members. Call 910-488-6252 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Warriors Heart - www. warriorsheart.com | 855-960-5405
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