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Rob Leathen

Rob Leathen

Silence Does Nothing But Strengthen Stigma

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What They Should Be Doing

Being intimately experienced with PTSD/Depression and suicidal ideation, I’ve been asked a few times what I believe 1st responder emergency…
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Posted on: 2021-12-09 Last updated on: 2022-01-08 Written by: Rob Leathen

The i’Mpossible Project

Provided content to be included in this upcoming release. Story provided is titled “To the Brink and Back With My…
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Posted on: 2020-09-22 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

Alone With Your Thoughts – nothing more scary

When you have PTSD and depression there is nothing more scary then being awake and alone with your thoughts in…
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Posted on: 2020-08-25 Last updated on: 2021-12-14 Written by: Rob Leathen

Not Cancelled: Contributing Author

Submitted essay for inclusion in the non-fiction anthology titled “Not Cancelled” by Wintertickle Press. ESSAY2020 started out just like 2019…
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Posted on: 2020-05-26 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

10 Keys To My Success….So Far

I, like so many 1st responders have been burdened, or gifted depending on your perspective, with PTSD and depression from…
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Posted on: 2020-05-02 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

PTSD The Truth / I Did My Job

Given the circumstances that were absolutely beyond my control, I did my absolute best in a situation that was a…
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Posted on: 2020-05-02 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

Out Of Focus Puzzle Approach To Dealing with Symptoms

PTSD is a mental health challenge that plagues many 1st responders and I was no different. 27 years of firefighting…
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Posted on: 2020-04-08 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

10 Things being a 1st Responder battling PTSD During this pandemic has taught me

1. Some of the negative consequences of having PTSD are proving to be quite beneficial during this pandemic. Who knew…
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Posted on: 2020-03-31 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen

The Gift Of PTSD

Therapy for PTSD isn’t just about dealing with traumatic memories but also fixing the person that has been changed emotionally…
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Posted on: 2020-03-15 Last updated on: 2021-12-17 Written by: Rob Leathen
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