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How to Stop Suicide Before it Starts: A Survivor's Story
A decorated U.S. Army Colonel.
A husband and father.
A man who nearly lost everything to shame, addiction, and suicide.
In this powerful episode, Kevin Pulaski, a 27-year Army veteran, multiple combat tours, and full-bird Colonel, shares his raw journey from the battlefield to the brink of taking his own life.
For years, Kevin carried the weight of death in Afghanistan, overseeing the transport of fallen soldiers home. He drowned his pain in busyness, alcohol, and silence, until his body shut down and his mind nearly did too.
But God wasn’t finished.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Military suicide is an epidemic, but it’s not the end of the story. This testimony is proof that redemption is possible, healing is real, and life still wins.
WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith.
📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-
❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable
📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book
NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.
Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!
LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny
Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/
Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Kevin’s Army journey
05:00 – From Catholic guilt to finding Jesus
13:00 – Iraq & the dangers of Route Irish
18:00 – The family cost of leadership
26:00 – Afghanistan: surrounded by death
34:00 – The breaking point & suicide attempt
38:00 – Rehab, redemption & forgiveness
46:00 – Rebuilding trust with his kids
57:00 – Freedom in Jesus
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By Engage Your DestinyA decorated U.S. Army Colonel.
A husband and father.
A man who nearly lost everything to shame, addiction, and suicide.
In this powerful episode, Kevin Pulaski, a 27-year Army veteran, multiple combat tours, and full-bird Colonel, shares his raw journey from the battlefield to the brink of taking his own life.
For years, Kevin carried the weight of death in Afghanistan, overseeing the transport of fallen soldiers home. He drowned his pain in busyness, alcohol, and silence, until his body shut down and his mind nearly did too.
But God wasn’t finished.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Military suicide is an epidemic, but it’s not the end of the story. This testimony is proof that redemption is possible, healing is real, and life still wins.
WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith.
📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-
❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable
📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book
NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.
Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!
LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny
Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/
Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Kevin’s Army journey
05:00 – From Catholic guilt to finding Jesus
13:00 – Iraq & the dangers of Route Irish
18:00 – The family cost of leadership
26:00 – Afghanistan: surrounded by death
34:00 – The breaking point & suicide attempt
38:00 – Rehab, redemption & forgiveness
46:00 – Rebuilding trust with his kids
57:00 – Freedom in Jesus