Stephanie Keegan joins the podcast today to share how her son, Daniel, lost his life to addiction while struggling to address the trauma of his combat experience. She tells us about Daniel’s desire to impact systems in order to improve the experience and outcomes of other soldiers with similar stories. Stephanie has committed her life to honoring Daniel’s legacy.
We want to remind you that there is never a wrong time to reach out for help! We are linking some resources below, as well as some organizations that Stephanie recommends for other veterans and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Crisis chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net
Or Text 838255
MHA Resources: http://www.mhawestchester.org/get-help-now
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: https://www.taps.org/
Blue Star Families: https://bluestarfam.org/