Carl David calls in to the Mark Levin show to discuss his new documentary, “See Through The Darkness,” about the impact and prevention of suicide. “This is a very unusual kind of death, not something people expect; it comes out of the blue. With my brother, we had no indication. We still live with that question,” he said. “The first reaction is horror and pain, and then guilt. Why didn’t we see something? It leaves that question mark open-ended,” he said. “And I watched these first responders; what they go through is just riveting. You can’t imagine… The trauma and horror that they see, and they can’t unsee.” “If you don’t feel it, it’s going to manifest somehow. Stomachache, backache, you’ll just feel rotten,” Carl David said. “I learned over the years that you need to vent your feelings. When I hear about a suicide or a suicide attempt, it breaks my heart because there is such devastating loss.” “More than a million people each year, around the world, take their lives,” he said. “50,000 alone in America. And 20 times that are fortunately unsuccessful attempts.” See Through The Darkness is a powerful documentary by Frank Panico of Xs In The Sky Films and is a heartfelt work with a focus on Suicide Prevention & Survival in Law Enforcement and Military. This is an all too frequent event. Carl David is a legendary Art Dealer and had a brother who took his own life at the young age of 22. It darkened Carl’s life in an instant. With professional help, Mr. David was able to navigate his way back to living and bearing the indelible, permanent scar on his soul. As he grew more involved with Law Enforcement and Military, as a Force Multiplier, it became abundantly apparent that this act of suicide was far too prevalent. He needed to share his experience in the hopes of saving lives by letting those on that edge of desperation know that they aren’t alone, that there is help and that they are loved. Among the featured interviewees are Carl and his wife, Arlyn. Another outstanding speaker is Dr. Jesse Collins, an Army veteran and retired police officer who also had a brother who took his life. Kevin Donaldson, a retired police officer and advocate for life explains in detail the numerous times he had attempted suicide. It is only through Kevin’s new found faith and the grace of God that he lives to see another day. The lineup of cast also includes Matthew Werner, retired Naval Warfare Officer (Seal Team 6), Matthew Thomas, the iconic, storied Arizona Police Chief and Cary Reichbach, retired Special Forces Operator and Founder of Grey Team in Boca Raton, Florida whose mission is preventing Military suicide. Other intriguing interviewees include Patrick Fitzgibbons of Shatterproof, FHE Health, First Responder Mental Health, Deerfield Beach, Florida and Dr. Cathy Greenberg, a renowned Healthcare, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership professional who shares her perspectives and sage advice in this important film. These are just a few of the remarkable individuals who share their compelling stories in an attempt to avert the suicide crisis that plagues our nation and build a culture of LIFE. A Masterful True Life Documentary; Emotional, Impactful, and Inspirational.
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