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Coming to REBOOT Combat Recovery was the best decision of my life, after accepting Jesus and marrying my wife. Through REBOOT, I learned that others felt the way I had felt and that I wasn’t alone in my fight.
REBOOT is much more than a program. I have made amazing friends here that let me share my story without trying to one-up me with their own stories. They listen and show me love and support. They have reaffirmed that I am a “real man” and that I do have what it takes to be a great husband, father, and friend.
I will forever be grateful to REBOOT Combat Recovery. ————
SGT Bradford: “I began to see that I was in a battle that wasn’t against flesh and blood...”
I come from a long line of military men. There’s been a “Bradford” in every war since America started fighting in wars. I always felt like it was my duty to step up when this war started. My story isn’t much different from other soldiers in this war...but this is my story.
I grew up in Murphy, a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. In Murphy, guys love three things: women, beer, and guns. A good day is when all three are together. Now that’s a good time.
So there I was, five years old, hanging out at my Memaw’s house, when life would forever change. The phone rang and I answered. On the other end of the line was my neighbor telling me to go get my mom. Instantly, I knew something was wrong. My dad
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