Meet the Founder of the Warfighter Alliance and his Journey with PTSD

David grew up around the city of Chicago, Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Marines at the age of 18 and was assigned to the Third Battalion Fourth Marines once he completed his infantry training. Soon afterwards he deployed to Iraq where he served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. During his time in the United States Marine Corps he would deploy three other times around the globe in a variety of different assignments and missions. Everything seemingly went according to plan. He was well trained and sustained no physical injuries during his deployments.

However, upon returning from his very first deployment, things were different. He couldn't shake the feeling that danger lurked around every corner of his home. Irritability, anger, and anxiety were now daily symptoms. Even years later, he felt the need to keep loaded weapons constantly near himself while at home. It damaged his mental state, his marriage, his children, and his family. However, he always felt that his symptoms were normal and that everyone likely feel this way. If you would have asked him if he had posttraumatic stress disorder ("PTSD") - he would have answered "Absolutely not".

This is how he lived for years - until 2019. His symptoms began to strengthen - until eventually it began to prevent him from working. This is the year when he could no longer deny the obvious: He had PTSD and needed help. However, when he first received treatment, he still was only looking for help with his anxiety - not PTSD. Little did he know his life was about to be changed forever.

As he began his treatment, it soon became very obvious and apparent just how traumatized he had been from his military experiences. Everything that had been living in the background for over a decade came to the forefront. He then understood that what he had actually been doing this whole time was hiding and suppressing his symptoms. He had been trying to outwork and outrun his symptoms instead of (1) admitting he had PTSD and (2) facing his demons.

Then came May of 2020. This is when he hit rock bottom. He experienced a series of intense panic attacks. He was hospitalized in an intensive outpatient clinic twice in the next four months. His PTSD, in his own words, "Brought me to my knees - I was nearly completely disabled. I was unable to work, unable to drive a car, and unable to be alone for very long - I can say with the utmost certainty that it was one of the most challenging periods of my life. I struggled with intense anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations. Even the easiest of tasks were now incredibly difficult." He recalls one evening having flashbacks so intense in the parking of a local Target that he thought he was going to need to call "911". He slept on the floor of his bedroom out of fear of hurting his wife during his flashbacks. He kept weapons in nearly every room of his house in fear of an unknown enemy attacking his home.

Eight months following his first hospitalization - his symptoms were under control and his PTSD was in remission. He was able to socialize again, go to large retail stores without fear, and mingle in loud crowded rooms without concern.

How did he do this? This was only possible with incredible daily effort and by utilizing the techniques, skills, and tactics that he is now committed to sharing with the entire Veteran population through his new Business: The Warfighter Alliance.

PTSD is an insidious disorder that can completely debilitate someone. It can steal your joy, your happiness, and your ability to live. However, it can be conquered.

If you are a Veteran of the United States military - it would be our pleasure to help you defeat this enemy - just as David did. Reach out to us at VeteranWarfighterAlliance@Gmail.com and let's Conquer and Win this so that you can reclaim your life.

Remember, Fortune favors the Brave.