Ray and Solo are two marines who met after the uniform but found that they had a similar passion to help fight the symptoms of PTSD. These marines spoke candidly and passionately about their pain and struggles during and after the uniform. Although both marines create in different ways, they both found that working with their hands to produce something had helped them feel more connected to life. Ray goes by Smoot Paleta on Instagram and works with glass bottles to create works of functional art. Solo goes by sgt solo on Instagram and is a woodworker who creates carved pieces that are custom pieces. Both men have found a camaraderie in the creative and crafts world as they travel to different events and display their creations. These two men are examples of how therapeutic gains can be found in many different ways. This episode was enjoyable to me and felt as if I was catching up with old friends that I had known for a lifetime.
Ray- Smooth Paleta IG https://www.instagram.com/ptsdbottles/
Solo- Sgt Solo IG https://www.instagram.com/sgtsolo_projects/
Strung Like a Horse
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