Army Combat Medic Marie Henriksen's Journey Through PTSD, Alcoholism and Recovery

Can faith, honesty, and vulnerability transform even the deepest wounds?In this moving episode of This Sober Vet, Army Veteran and former Combat Medic Marie Henriksen shares her courageous journey through trauma, PTSD, alcoholism, and recovery. Through powerful storytelling and deeply personal poetry, Marie reveals how healing became possible by embracing faith, community, therapy, and the courage to face her past.Marie reflects on her military experiences, the emotional weight she carried after service, and how alcohol became a way to cope with pain. She also discusses the turning points that led her toward sobriety, why relapse can be part of recovery, and how writing poetry became an outlet for healing and hope.Together, Joe and Marie explore compassion fatigue, setting healthy boundaries, the importance of authentic connection, and what it truly means to surrender control while pursuing a life of purpose.Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, trauma survivor, family member, or someone searching for hope after addiction, Marie's story demonstrates that healing begins with honesty and grows through faith, resilience, and community.In this episode:Life as an Army Combat MedicPTSD and trauma recoveryAlcoholism and sobrietyFaith and spiritual healingPoetry as a path to recoveryCompassion fatigue and self-careBuilding resilience after adversityYour past may shape your story, but it doesn't have to define your future.Be sure to explore Marie's work through Sliderbabe Poetry and Art for more reflections on resilience, healing, and hope.Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.Learn more at www.thissobervet.comFollow:Instagram: @thissobervetpodcastFacebook: This Sober Vet Podcast