Newton Matos escaped a truly harrowing past - a drug-addicted mother, gang life, homelessness and a criminal record all before he turned eighteen. He joined the Navy to escape and start a new life, but the stress of combat added to his lifelong traumas. He cracked. Suicidal and suffering from the worst case of PTSD diagnosed by Navy and civilian doctors, Newton began therapy and his life began to change. His memoir, Deep Down: Delivered From a Dark Past (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Down-Delivered-Dark-Past-ebook/dp/B08G9W3CB9) is his personal account of his healing and ultimate victory over an unimaginable past. It's a testament to the power of survival. Newton shares his story on this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:00am. Subscribe to the weekly email newsletter here (http://eepurl.com/gtqeRb) or at our website here (https://www.dasasmi.org/podcast). We appreciate your help in spreading the message of hope. You can help us reach more listeners by leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/im-not-in-an-abusive-relationship/id1457515257?mt=2) or where you listen, and by sharing on social media.