In 2017, I left the military after 14 years of service as an Army military policeman. I came to Texas with a debilitating back injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), little financial security and looming in my future was hurricane Harvey.
Like so many who are in pain, I started to abuse alcohol and prescription drugs. Then hurricane Harvey hit: the catalyst that tipped the scales.
With my savings already gone and no assistance from FEMA, my family was left living in a hotel room. Feeling like I couldn’t provide for my family only worsened my PTSD.
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