In this episode of the PTSD Buddies Podcast Jamie chats with Leah Ann from Newfoundland Canada. Listen as she talks about the abuse she went through as a child and how it has affected her whole life. She will touch base on flashbacks that she went through and the thoughts of suicide she had and her overdose that almost took her life.
Thank you for sharing Leah Ann you are a true inspiration.

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In this episode Jamie talks with David about going through alcohol detox. During the recording of this episode David is going through day five of his detox. He talks about the struggles of what he is going through and how it is affecting him and his family. David also talks about why he turned to alcohol. He talks about going through child abuse that leads to him having to testifying in court at a young age. He talks about his years serving in the military and releasing to a justing to civilian life. Finally Davis talks about his family, being a husband and a father. David tells an incredible story of strength and bravery that we know will inspire listeners out there.
David wants you to know, "It's never too late to make a change."

In this episode Jamie talks to Kathleen from Ontario who tells us her story of growing up in a household with her father who was a veteran of WWII and also with her mother that dealt with her own mental illnesses. She has also is a victim of work place trauma and touches on how that affected her life. Last she talks about the loss of her husband due to a car crash. Kathleen shares with us some incredible life struggles and how she made it through them. Kathleen is a strong woman and she shares some tips that helped her through and we know her story will inspire others.

Jamie talks to Kayla in New York U.S.A. She worked at the Twin Towers in New York and was on the 67th floor when the planes hit the towers on the tragic day. Listen to Kayla tell her heroic story of survival as she not only barley makes it out alive, but leads others to safety. A trigger warning to anyone who feels they maybe triggered by hearing Kayla's story. Kayla goes in to detail of what happened to her that day and how she came close to death. Kayla is a true hero in this story, and we are so proud to have her on our podcast today.

In this episode Jamie talks with Ismael who tells an incredible story of PTSD from being kidnapped and held prisoner in his own home. Trigger warning to anyone that listens as Ismael shares with us the story of the kidnapping. He goes on to tell us about his life struggles with PTSD and what works for him with dealing with it. He talks about his one true support, is his wife who stands behind him though it all. Ismael is a true fighter and has learned so much about PTSD and PTSD Buddies is proud to have him on the podcast today to share with us some of his PTSD knowledge. We know his words will inspire others.
Apologies for the low quality sound as this was recorded through Facebook Messenger and it didn't come out as clear as we hoped.

In this episode Jamie talks to former paramedic Dave who has dedicated years of his life to helping others. From working with the fire department at a young age to saving lives as a paramedic. Dave will share with us why he became a paramedic & some of the training he went through. He will also take us through some of the traumatic things he witnessed as a paramedic so Trigger Warning to anyone that listens. Dave also shares with us the techniques he used and still uses to help deal with his PTSD. Dave tells an inspiring story of strength and resilience and PTSD Buddies is proud to have him on the podcast.

In this episode Jamie talks to Nataly who was born in Columbia, then moved to Ontario Canada when she was a teenager. Listen to Nataly talk about abuse she faced from family while living in Columbia, then moved to Canada only to face more abuse. But her story does not end in sadness. Listen to her share about becoming a mother herself and how her and her children have an unbreakable bond. Nataly is a song, inspiring mother with great kids behind her and PTSD Buddies is proud to share her story with you.

In this episode Jamie talks to Michelle from Ontario Canada. She is a bus driver and her PTSD comes from work place trauma. Listen to Michelle tell her incredible story of events that lead to her PTSD, while behind the wheel of a large city bus and how it affected her. She shares symptoms and set backs from her PTSD. But also shares tips of things that help her through her day to day. Her story goes from not being able to leave the house due to her PTSD symptoms, to flying to Montreal to be apart of an episode on the TV show "You Can't Ask That." Michelle is strong and a true survivor of PTSD. I hope her story will inspire you as it did me.

In this episode Jamie talks to Darlene who was accidentally shot in the back by her husband who was in another room and moving his brother's 7mm rifle. Listen to Darlene tell her horrific story of how she was standing in the kitchen when the bullet hit her in the back and how her nine year old daughter came to her rescue and for help. Darlene then talks about how it was a drive of an hour and thirty minutes in the ambulance to the hospital and how they were not sure is she was going to make it.
Darlene is a true survivor and a PTSD survivor and she is here to share with you, her story.

Trigger warning - this story could be triggering to some people.

Kent is a first responder from P.E.I. Canada. In this episode he talks to us about growing up on the island and what he was like before PTSD. He touches on why he became a paramedic. He also tells us about some of his rough nights working as a paramedic. He explains how the years doing the job took its toll on him and changed who he was.
If you find stories of car crashes triggering please be advised that Kent does go into some trauma stories while working as a paramedic.
Kent also talks about his family life and the struggles on a family when a member deals with PTSD. He shares the highs and the lows of his life. Kent says he's an open book and hopes that by sharing his story it will inspire others. I know it will Kent. Kent is a survivor of PTSD. Thats why his PTSD Buddies hockey jersey has a S for Survivor and not a C for Captain. Kent says talking to others is what helped him with his PTSD and if you cant find someone to talk to then contact him. He is here to help you and to listen.