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Rise and Thrive. Happy midweek. Do you often feel flustered and rushed in the morning leading to frustration and negative thoughts as you run out the door to begin your day? The solution can be as simple as adding five extra minutes to your morning routine. Waking up earlier never seems appealing, let’s be real, rarely do we feel well-rested. B…Read More
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Rise and Thrive. Are you struggling with motivation when embarking on a new task or goal? That is because we are focusing on the wrong thing. Motivation does indeed get the ball rolling, but dedication and discipline keep the ball rolling when our motivation wanes. When I set my mind to a new goal, I keep going until I have crushed it, or when…Read More
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Rise and Thrive. Maintaining positivity internally and externally can be very trying sometimes. We often say ” That person got me outside my character” and then your positivity and attitude are altered for the day. Your actions may have also negatively impacted the way those feel about you. WE are in control of our reactions and responses. That…Read More
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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.
