Papa Tango Sierra Delta
Papa Tango Sierra Delta is the phonetic spelling of PTSD. This psychiatric injury, which may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances, is up to five (5) times more common in first responders. Due to fears of stigmas, stereotypes, negative repercussions at the workplace, inclusive of being discharged, and a plethora of other reasons, many feel alone and acutely uncomfortable about speaking out; this has led to a suicide epidemic. The Papa Tango Sierra Delta podcast journals the journey, thoughts & experiences of an active, senior police officer who has been diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), as well as the stories shared by fellow struggling members of the military, police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, nursing, search & rescue, and other law enforcement, public safety & healthcare professionals.
Papa Tango Sierra Delta
Episode 24: No One is Coming to Save You
Derrick May summarizes his journey as a lifelong project. It unarguably has been a bumpy ride on a treacherous road through storm after storm.
Despite that, he keeps pushing through until he falls... then he picks himself up and pushes through again.
Sexually molested as a child, Derrick chose a life in the Canadian Armed Forces to get away from his hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick. Though he never deployed to a combat zone, he survived trauma in the military when he was once again sexually assaulted by his brothers in arms.
During the episode, Derrick talks about his struggles with alcohol, violence, gambling, weight gain, intimate relationships, social dissociation and the military police, as well as what he has done to pull himself through all the fires before him.
***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
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Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.
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Struggling with PTSD? Want to join me for an episode? Want to share your thoughts about the show? Reach out to me at one of the above media addresses!
