*Trigger Warning* The Call That Saved a Coach: From Darkest Hour to Hope
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In this episode Coach John shares a deeply personal story about his struggles after losing his teaching job, his battles with mental illness as a veteran, and the moment he decided to end his life.
He describes how calling the veteran crisis line changed his path, led him to resources and care, and helped him find reasons to keep going while continuing to coach and referee.
The episode ends with a message of hope and a clear call to anyone in crisis to seek help, plus contact information for support through the Sports Reclamation Project and the veterans crisis line.
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