Hello, My Name is Aaron: The Wreckage, The Rise and the Reason I Still Believe
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Aaron reflects on his law enforcement career and journey through PTSD to mental health recovery, sharing how his identity was once completely wrapped up in being the unstoppable detective who solved every case.
• Started police work at 13 as an Explorer, handling dead bodies and making arrests before adulthood
• Lost his partner John who was killed while working Aaron's shift, leading to 21 years of survivor's guilt
• Describes becoming emotionally numb to trauma - seeing victims as "no more meaningful than this pen"
• Worked obsessively on homicide cases, once working 150 hours weekly for months during a cartel murder investigation
• Experienced career-ending PTSD breakdown after years of untreated trauma
• Initially refused therapy due to police culture stigma but eventually found healing through specialized programs
• Now uses podcast platform to help others recognize trauma symptoms before reaching breaking point
• Law enforcement suicides are increasing in 2025, highlighting urgent need for mental health awareness
If you're struggling or know someone who is, remember that your pain has purpose. You're not alone in this journey. Listen to episodes 2, 22, and 39 for more detailed insights into specific aspects of this story.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Murders to Music Podcast (00:00:00)
2. From Explorer to Police Officer (00:01:36)
3. Partner's Death and Survivor's Guilt (00:05:32)
4. Pride, Ego and Detective Work (00:09:21)
5. Breaking Point and PTSD Recognition (00:17:02)
6. Therapy Journey and Finding Purpose (00:24:27)
7. Healing, Family, and Moving Forward (00:36:15)
65 episodes