In this powerful episode of Beyond the Wire, we sit down with Ger Fowler, veteran, survivor, and founder of Veterans in Crisis, to explore the raw realities of life after service. Ger opens up about the life-changing moment a terrorist attack shifted his entire outlook, the silent struggle of transitioning to civvy street, and the addiction battle that nearly claimed him.
He shares how the suicide of a close friend forced him to confront his own mental health, eventually leading to a PTSD diagnosis and how that diagnosis became the spark to build something extraordinary for others. From battling painkiller addiction to building a community lifeline for veterans in Sunderland, Ger breaks down the model that’s getting veterans off the streets, into housing, and back into life.
If you care about addiction recovery, mental health, homelessness, and real veteran-led change, this episode is a must-listen.
🪖 Key Topics Covered:
Trauma and transition after military service
PTSD, addiction, and the road to recovery
The suicide that changed everything
Veterans in Crisis: A grassroots model that works
The power of housing-first and community-led care
Why veteran services need to start listening to veterans
Ger’s offer to share his model nationwide
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