TRB EPI 15: Community Member Spotlight ft. Ron Simmons, Army Combat Veteran + MS Warrior

Today's Reframed Brain episode spotlights a community member navigating unseen injuries, Army Combat Veteran + MS Warrior, Ron Simmons.

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Born into a Marine Corps family, in Bethesda, Maryland and relocated to Albany, Georgia. Post high school graduation, Ron enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany, Kosovo, Ft. Benning, Georgia, and  Iraq. 

Upon returning, Ron noticed changes in my personality and distancing himself from everyone and would drink more and have irrational thoughts.  This would lead to ongoing counseling and mental health services as needed. 

Ron married his best friend of 20yrs, Sept. 2015 and received his PTSD and Multiple Sclerosis diagnoses on the same day, November 25, 2015.

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Disclaimer: Erica Savage is not a medical practitioner, therapist, or counselor. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health services. Erica's brain health expertise is centered in having sustained a traumatic brain injury in March 2021 and having to adapt a new life managing disabilities and chronic illness brought on by the brain injury. Erica's life is one involving active healing and advocacy for health disparities.