017: Part 1: From the Edge to Redemption: Damien Mullen’s Fight for Life.

We had the honor of sitting down with Damien Mullen, one of Aaron's oldest childhood friends, to hear his incredible life story and testimony. Damien shares how the death of his youger brother, coping with family tragedy and his experiences as a police officer lead to his darkest days. We explore the challenges of policing in remote areas, unsustainable coping mechanisms and his struggles with mental health and PTSD. Damien shares his journey of depression, hospitalization, battling with suicidal thoughts, support and intervention, creating a new identity and what utimately brought him to God. This is Part I of a 2 part episode. Part 2 out next week!Chapters00:00 Reconnecting with Faith10:07 Family Tragedy and Coping28:58 Moving to Darwin35:12 Joining the Police Force41:10 Life in Remote Areas01:12:16 Moving Back to Victoria01:18:35 Life-Altering Workplace Injury01:25:00 Support and Intervention01:41:03 Navigating the System and Employment Challenges01:46:16 Relocation and Spiritual Awakening