Rick Kolberg on Staying Grounded Through Enemy Engagement

  Rick Kolberg is a US Army veteran and father of two young boys. During his deployment in Iraq, he was involved in an ambush that forced them to be on the defensive for more than three hours. He also had a personal battle with a disease that almost made him take his own life. Despite his experiences, Rick chose to live on and serve his country in his own way after retirement.   Rick joins us today to share his stories on the day they were ambushed by the enemy and his battle with Graves’ disease that almost crushed his hopes for living. He recounts his life in the Army, his deployment, his duties, and the people he served with. He describes the day his squad was forced to engage an enemy group in Iraq, the emotions he felt, and the people they lost. Rick also discusses the time his disease caused him to retire early, which subsequently plunged him into a depressive state from which he has since recovered from.       “Defining my why has given my life purpose; has allowed me to define, in my own terms, what service looks like.” - Rick Kolberg       In This Episode of Surviving Me:       Resources Mentioned:           Help Military Veterans Share Their Story   Thanks for tuning into the Surviving Me Podcast, the show for military veterans find the support they need to survive the battle within. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. For more stories and resources for our brothers-in-arms, be sure to follow us on Facebook and visit our website. Don’t forget to share your favorite episode to help us raise awareness for our brothers-in-arms.   And remember - you are not alone. There is support. There is help. There is a purpose in life after the military.     DISCLAIMER: This content is created purely to help veterans tell their story and bring awareness to post combat-related disorders including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The Surviving Me hosts are not, nor claim to be, medical doctors, psychologists, or psychiatrists and should not be held responsible for any claims, medical advice, or therapy/treatment recommendations mentioned on this podcast. Any advice shared by the hosts or their guests is strictly for purposes of bringing awareness to the veteran community and the services available. Please speak with your doctor or medical professional before taking any advice or starting any therapy or treatment program discussed or shared on this podcast.