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 25: That is the Why
While planning to commit suicide, Chad Kennedy dove into a bottle of Captain Morgan rum. Intoxication spilled into social media when he posted a promise to walk the country for post traumatic stress awareness. Rather than abandon the idea when sober, he instead embraced it... and in doing so, Sea to Sea for PTSD was born.
Recorded live and on location at Ol' Biddy's Brewhouse (Sackville, Nova Scotia), teammates Lisa Ellsworth and Rick Chorney join Chad to share their personal journeys, as well as the adventures, close-calls and impacts of walking coast to coast while they rely on each other to manage the struggles of their diagnoses.
You can find them at https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/.
***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
The Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/
Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.
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Email: papatangosierradeltapodcast@gmail.com
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!
