Marine K9 handler Alfred Bretner discusses surviving an IED blast, the loss of his dog, and his path to healing.
Alfred Bretner was deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Dragon Strike, where he worked alongside his dog, Grief. After surviving two IED blast incidents that changed his life forever, Alfred returned home facing severe physical injuries and the invisible weight of trauma. In this conversation, he opens up about the reality of veteran recovery, detailing how he navigated the dark periods of pain medication dependency and near-suicidal thoughts to reclaim his life.
His story is a testament to the power of routine, faith, and therapy. Alfred explains the difficult process of achieving sobriety journey success, rebuilding his marriage, and finding a new purpose after the military. We also discuss the lessons found in his book, Surviving Grief, which offers a raw look at processing loss and moving forward after the unthinkable.
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