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Surviving My Suicide: Doug Monda; An Excerpt from the Archives

July 08, 2024 • Jared Altic

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Two years ago we talked with Doug Monda and this is a special abbreviated and condensed version of that interview with him. The original is Episode 022.

Doug Monda was a professional athlete turned high-speed, low-drag SWAT cop, in a Florida city with a very high rate violent crime. His identity was wrapped up in being an a very active athlete and operator… until that was suddenly taken away by a serious injury. This led to depression, post traumatic stress, and finally two attempts to take his own life.

Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised.

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