Episode 98 - The Night Everything Changed For My Family

In Episode 98 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle a deeply personal and emotional topic—coping with tragic loss and trauma. Doc Jess shares a raw, powerful narrative of her uncle's heartbreaking journey through the devastating losses of his wife and daughter, and how it shaped both his life and hers. The hosts discuss the importance of recognizing unhealthy coping mechanisms, confronting grief head-on, and choosing growth through discomfort. This profound discussion invites listeners to examine their own lives, confront their negative coping skills, and encourages taking proactive steps toward healing and emotional resilience.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Childhood Tragedy: First Experience with Loss 01:00 - Losing Aunt June: Trauma’s Early Impact 01:58 - The Loss of Cousin Jamie: Tragedy Strikes Again 04:00 - Uncle Kerry's Unthinkable Pain 05:32 - The Struggle with PTSD and Coping Mechanisms 07:17 - Why Sharing Pain Matters 10:20 - War, Loss, and Brain Rewiring 12:39 - Rising Through Grief: Lessons from Youth Retreat 16:08 - Choosing Growth Over Retreat 20:20 - The Problem with Taking on Every Cause 26:36 - Finding Focus to Make a Real Impact 30:44 - Why Kindness Leads to Lasting Change 36:45 - Identifying and Managing Emotional Triggers 40:13 - Overcoming Negative Coping Skills

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