In this episode we meet Jay Trenham. Dedicating 20 years as a career soldier in RA Signals Corps, Jay has only recently medically discharged from the military (at the time of this podcast) he's been undergoing several operations for injuries sustained during his service and coming to terms with being formally diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress.

Jay candidly shares his military experiences, 2008 Middle-East deployment, difficulty reconnecting with family post deployment and how great leadership, man-management and duty of care from his superiors in a training command posting helped him navigate his way out of a very dark place and looming thoughts of suicide.

In civvy land, Jay's not even made it to morno's yet and adjusting to his new lifestyle is not without it's challenges. Still searching for his new purpose and for a vocation that tickles his fancy Jay openly admits his thoughts of feeling of vulnerable, uncertainty, working on relationships and mental health is different day to day. Taking one step at a time starting by investing in his own mental-health and self-care plan he's making more positive steps.

By sharing his story Jay hopes that our audience connects with some of the messaging which they can implement in their own self-care plan.

Contact - Jay Trenham
Location - Toowoomba, QLD
ESO's - Survive to Thrive Nation | Mates 4 Mates

Help Lines Open Arms (VVCS) | Lifeline | RedSix app
Music Credits - John Lynam "Took for granted" - WAR E.P

"RESPECT, NO POLITICS, WE'RE VOLUNTEERS"

Disclaimer: The accounts and stories are "Real lived experiences" of our guests some of the content may trigger Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms in some of our audience. Feedback regarding other organisations, courses and initiatives remains largely unsensored. Whether its good or bad they remain the OPINION of our guests and their experiences it is important in building an accurate statistic on what really happens. 
During the course of our conversations sometimes sensitive information may be accidentally mentioned, as such, Invisible Injuries respects the law and sensors any information that may breach Operational Security OPSEC

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