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Rise and Thrive, welcome to a fabulous Monday. In my area, it is forecasted to rain today. I would often think about rainy days as days I should be in bed, hiding under the covers. Today though, I will think about a rainy day as a cleansing day. Washing away the sorrows, the worries, the fears, the self-doubt, and the sadness. Giving way to a…Read More
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Rise and Thrive. We have made it past hump day; we are on a downward trend for the week. I must admit that I press positivity, but I would be remiss if I didn’t say I struggle with negative thoughts from time to time too. I woke up yesterday with no will or drive. I was not feeling well physically or mentally. I got up and did the expected b…Read More
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Yesterday was Monday, and it may have been difficult. You may have stumbled, lost your cool, or not accomplished everything on the to-do list. That is all ok, give yourself some grace and try again today.
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Rise and Thrive. Some of us have made it to the end of the week, but don’t let the ability to achieve greatness end here. Take some time to care for self and then formulate your next great plan.
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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.
