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Angel Fuller and Enrico Farruggio are now friends
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Trying to make a difference in a Veterans life!!
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Rise and Thrive, good morning. Time is of the essence, it always is isn’t it? Time for work, time for kids, time for family, time for school, time for fun, time for success, time for recovery etc. The question is, of all these tasks that require our time, which are we devoting the most time to, which are we neglecting, and which do we desire to d…Read More
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Whitney and Tony Muñoz-Hilliard are now friends
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About Me
Matthew Thompson
Community Health Worker / Retired Marine
Matthew Thompson grew up in rural South Dakota before joining the Marine Corps in 1995. With over 28 years of active enlisted and officer service he deployed three times to Iraq and one time to Afghanistan with many peacetime deployments all over the globe. His experiences resulted in a PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and a Adjustment Disorder diagnoses. After being investigated for domestic abuse / domestic violence, he lost a 26-year marriage and found himself struggling with suicidal ideations. Those suicidal thoughts were exacerbated through the use of opioids, benzos, and 18 months of homelessness.
Matthew's recovery began with Celebrate Recovery, PTSD support groups, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and serving others. He now works as a Community Health Worker and Peer Support at a homeless mission. He is passionate about helping others. Using his life-experiences, Matthew shows how vulnerability and honesty can lead to healing.