Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGmNfDfUT5M Starts at: 01:27:25 (jump to 01:27:25)
MC Reflection on Veterans’ Experiences & Crisis Resources
[01:27:27] that was [01:27:28] that was powerful [01:27:30] hey one more time give it up for him y’all give it up for him y’all [01:27:33] thank you [01:27:43] this thing that we do here [01:27:47] giving space giving an opportunity for people to share their own personal experience [01:27:54] everybody’s experience is different [01:27:56] and everybody’s struggle is different [01:27:57] everybody’s struggle is different [01:27:57] everybody’s struggle is different [01:27:58] everybody’s struggle and their trauma is different [01:28:00] but we are here to let you guys know that you are not alone [01:28:05] we are here on stage telling you that these people that are on this stage go through some things [01:28:13] and that whatever you’re going through you are definitely not alone [01:28:16] and someone has also shared in that experience [01:28:20] so quick plug if anyone is with any suicidal thoughts [01:28:27] anyone’s with any sort of crisis that they’re dealing with, [01:28:30] they need somebody to talk to, [01:28:32] 988 is the national suicide hotline. [01:28:34] It’s 24 hours, talk and text is there for you. [01:28:38] I have clients that have used it. [01:28:40] I know people that have used it and it saves lives. [01:28:43] Please, there is help out there. [01:28:46] You are never alone, okay? [01:28:57] I’d like for everybody to brace themselves [01:29:02] because you are in for a treat. [01:29:07] Okay, okay. [01:29:08] I got to make sure I know what I’m talking about here. [01:29:11] But what I would like for you guys [01:29:12] to do real quick is just take a moment. [01:29:16] You don’t have to close your eyes. [01:29:17] You can look down softly. [01:29:19] You can look up at the ceiling, whatever. [01:29:21] But just take a moment and take a deep breath [01:29:24] in through your nose. [01:29:27] Holy. [01:29:27] Hold it however much you can [01:29:31] and then slowly breathe through your mouth. [01:29:33] Just pay attention to what your body is saying. [01:29:41] Take another one and hold and exhale slow. [01:29:56] Okay. [01:29:57] Stay here for this show. [01:30:01] You’re going to enjoy it. [01:30:06] Coming to the stage, Dr. Elliott.