Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Fight Until the Lights Go Out
25 Feb 2025
Gary Pacelli, retired detective, Marine Corps veteran, and author, shares his gripping story of survival, recovery, and resilience after a life-changing skydiving accident left him paralyzed. Gary reflects on his military and law enforcement career, the harrowing moments after his accident, and the mental battle to rebuild his life. His journey illustrates the power of mindset, the importance of finding motivation, and the value of embracing life's challenges. From fighting self-doubt to re-learning basic tasks and eventually returning to the skies, Gary's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Gary Pacelli and his background 00:06:30 - The skydiving accident and its immediate aftermath 00:15:45 - Relearning basic tasks and fighting mental barriers 00:44:15 - Returning to skydiving and overcoming stigma 01:12:50 - Lessons learned and the importance of mindset 02:00:00 - Reflections on life, purpose, and resilience Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: http://gpacelli.com Follow Gary Pacelli on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/min.diesel.106 Other links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gary-Pacelli/author/B0C2N9JYG7 Transcript View the transcript for this episode.
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