Inside a Firefighter's Battle with Trauma, PTSD & Addiction | Brandon Smallidge

Inside a Firefighter's Battle with Trauma, PTSD & Addiction | Brandon Smallidge

Brandon Smallidge shares how his job as a firefighter led to PTSD, addiction, and the fight to rebuild his life.


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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Growing Up in Connecticut: Childhood Reflections and Family Dynamics

00:12:03 Emotional Impact of Adoption and Family Dynamics

00:15:36 Adjusting to a New Family Dynamic

00:23:51 Childhood Dreams of Becoming a Firefighter

00:31:49 Firefighter Training: Beyond the Basics

00:39:14 Firefighting Challenges and Risks

00:47:03 Contractor Bid Rigging Scandals

00:54:52 Dangerous Encounters in Repossession

01:05:00 Struggling with Mental Health: A Personal Story

01:10:18 The Impact of Hearing the Death Rattle

01:18:06 The Cycle of Trauma and Addiction in Firefighters

01:26:42 Emergency Room Delays: The Struggle for Timely Help

01:34:50 Surgery and Recovery

01:42:20 Struggles with Pain Medication Abuse

01:51:57 Discovering Pregnancy After Car Accident

01:58:37 Realization and Responsibility: Becoming a Parent

02:06:48 Sharing Stories for Inspiration and Hope


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