What if your trauma wasn't your end—but your fuel?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Peter Demos sits down with Dr. Damon Freidman, decorated combat veteran and founder of Shield of Faith Missions, to explore the reality of trauma—and how to transform pain into purpose.

From the battlefield to the home front, Dr. Freidman breaks down the psychological, cognitive, and spiritual layers of trauma—and reveals how faith, identity, and resilience can turn your darkest moments into the foundation of victory.

💭 What happens when truth collides with comfort?

This conversation will challenge how you view trauma, purpose, and the power of choosing to rise again.

📌 In this episode, we uncover:

✅ The three domains of trauma—psychological, cognitive, and spiritual—and how to treat each effectively

✅ Why traditional PTSD treatments often fail to heal the whole person

✅ The "P Intersection": how trauma can either destroy or define you

✅ Why true resilience means using trauma as fuel instead of identity

✅ How faith provides the foundation for meaning, healing, and hope

✅ The story behind Shield of Faith Missions and its holistic care for veterans

✅ The power of fatherhood, purpose, and perseverance

📢 TAKE ACTION:

🎯 Learn more or apply for the Be Resilient Program at https://www.sofmissions.org

🎬 Watch Surrender Only to One — the award-winning film produced by Dr. Freidman

💪 Support veterans with faith-based healing by donating to SOF Missions

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