Since Sept. 28, when Southwest Florida’s first responders and dispatchers took thousands of heartbreaking 911 calls, there has been a big focus on those first responders’ mental well-being.
It’s been a hard road for Ashley Ferguson. Ferguson lives with schizophrenia. “I’ve been in and out of, actually a lot of, mental health facilities,” Ferguson said. “So, a lot of Baker Acts but I’m glad I’m not doing those things anymore or having to worry about those things.” Her life changed when she began […]
Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide that some people may find disturbing Marine Corps veteran Ben Walker has fought multiple battles. He has fought in a war and battled addiction, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “I was very suicidal with my drug abuse and alcohol,” Walker said. “I pretty much had no hope.” […]