Jessica Timmerman - The Final Salute, Honoring Zachary Brown's Legacy

Your Story Doesn't End Here

Trigger Warnings:
- Suicide
- Alcohol abuse
- PTSD
- Military trauma
- Death of a loved one

Today's guest, Jessica Timmerman, is a military mental health advocate and sister of Zachary Brown, a soldier who lost his life to suicide. Jessica shares her story of losing her brother Zachary to suicide while he was stationed in Germany. She discusses the warning signs she saw in the months leading up to his death and the gaps she saw in the support provided by the military. Jessica also shares advice for those who have lost someone to suicide and ways for others to help prevent suicide.

Action items: Follow Jessica at Death Doula Services | The Final Salute (thefinalsalutellc.com) to support her advocacy work. Consider donating to or volunteering with suicide prevention organizations such as Mission 22. Check in on friends and loved ones who may be struggling with their mental health.

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If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes.

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