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A Journey in Healing: Abbotsford Police Cpl. Aaron Courtney’s Story of Staying in the Fight
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A Journey in Healing: Abbotsford Police Cpl. Aaron Courtney’s Story of Staying in the Fight
FromBend Don't Break
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week, Chief Neil Dubord is joined by Aaron Courtney, a 19-year veteran of the Abbotsford Police Department. In this episode, Chief Dubord speaks with Aaron about how his career and life were completely altered in 2019 after he was a victim of a serious on-duty pedestrian hit-and-run motor vehicle incident. He shares his personal story, his struggles with career loss, his major health changes, organizational pressures, and the dark realities of PTSD and depression. He also opens up about the turning point that sparked his transformation and how his journey has led him to starting a business that assists with the medical bills of retired Canadian police dogs from coast to coast. https://supportretiredlegends.com/
Released:
Jan 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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