Send us a textElvis Leon served in Iraq, and has recently seen a number if his veteran friends and colleagues succumb to suicide. He joins us after what he describes as one of the worst months he has had. As we talk, its clear to hear the pain and anguish in his voice, as he openly discusses the trauma of war, the ptsd he experiences daily, and the desire to feel alive and find his tribe after leaving the 'adrenalin' of life on the front lines. Elvis has been keeping busy due to another shocking component in his life, that of his Father's kidnap a few years ago. His father was returned after a ransom was paid, but no one was ever punished for the crime. Elvis and his father continue to petition for justice and have a film project which has been many years in the making. This is a heartfelt and really moving episode, and one of the most raw we have ever done. Thank you Elvis, we are here for you!NOTE: Apologies for the slight Echo in the final third of the recording.Links: Website: www.storiesbyelvis.com5280 article - Ransom Road: https://www.5280.com/a-truckers-kidnapping-a-suspicious-ransom-and-a-colorado-familys-perilous-quest-for-justice/Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/mwI4hadf-Vw?si=R_4uXWv6YWGdfdaQSuicide and Crisis Helpline: https://988lifeline.org/IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:Suicide and Crisis Helpline: https://988lifeline.org/PLATE & PONDER: EMPTY NESTING w/ Jen & Chris FentonWith a wine buzz, an empty-nesting married couple tackles a full plate of global issues.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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