A Combat Marine's Faith-Driven Recovery / Keith Cole

Surviving mortar rounds in Vietnam was only half the battle. The deepest healing began when a Marine veteran finally confronted the invisible weight of lifelong trauma.Keith Cole, a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran wounded three times in combat, joins Brigitte to talk about the invisible wounds that outlast the battlefield. Keith shares his journey from enlisting after his father's sudden passing to enduring multiple combat injuries and carrying the heavy emotional burden of notifying fallen soldiers' next of kin. He candidly discusses hitting rock bottom with alcohol, turning to his faith, and transforming his personal pain, memories, and redemption into his book, "Burnout: God's Recovery Plan." 3 Takeaways:(1) Unresolved Trauma Takes Many Forms.(2) Healing Demands Vulnerability.(3) Daily Structure and Faith Restore Peace.If you or someone you love is carrying trauma alone, don't wait like Keith did. Visit https://recoverybyfaith.com to get the book and learn about the 12-week recovery workbook. And reach out to someone you trust — a friend, clergy, or therapist. You don't have to go it alone.Enjoying these conversations? Don't forget to subscribe to Real Things Living on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs an encouraging reminder that hope and healing are always within reach.