As a kid, Mario knew he wanted to serve his country. Later, he went on to become a gunner’s mate in the U.S. Navy. After returning home, he felt like he had lost his identity and sense of purpose, and he began to misuse alcohol in an attempt to cope. After seeking mental health treatment, Mario was diagnosed with depression and PTSD. Watch him share how talk therapy and strengthening family bonds brought him a new sense of purpose: MakeTheConnection.net/stories/987/ | Make the Connection

Mario's Heartbreak: A Sad SMG4 Journey