How Rob Mokaraka Survived ‘Suicide-by-Cop’ and Lived To Tell The Story
Episode Description
Rob Mokaraka is a mental health advocate who is doing fantastic work educating people through his own harrowing story. His life looks a lot different now to how it did in July 2009. That was when he had a rock bottom moment where he decided to end it all in one of the most violent ways imaginable- suicide by cop. This is Robs story- warts and all.
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Brief Summary
Rob Madaka recounts his 2009 police shooting, mental health struggles, and his journey to recovery and advocacy.
Key points
- The Moment of Impact. Rob describes the moment he was shot by police during his crisis.
- A Second Chance. Rob discusses his survival and newfound purpose after the shooting.
- Facing Pain and Trauma. A candid discussion about the struggle with physical and emotional pain.
- The Weight of Expectations. Exploring how societal pressures can weigh heavily on individuals.
- Revealing Vulnerability to Heal. The importance of sharing vulnerabilities to foster healing and connection.
- The Power of Vulnerability. Opening up about personal struggles can lead to healing connections.
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Episode highlights
- The Moment of ImpactRob describes the moment he was shot by police during his crisis.“I got that 9 mm bullet into me ripped through my internal organs.”3:56Oct 15, 2023
- A Second ChanceRob discusses his survival and newfound purpose after the shooting.“I’m very blessed to get a second chance at life.”9:12Oct 15, 2023
- Facing Pain and TraumaA candid discussion about the struggle with physical and emotional pain.“I was just like man I’m in pain.”19:11Oct 15, 2023
- The Weight of ExpectationsExploring how societal pressures can weigh heavily on individuals.“The best weight you can lose is the weight of other people's expectations.”29:21Oct 15, 2023
- Revealing Vulnerability to HealThe importance of sharing vulnerabilities to foster healing and connection.“You’re crazy if you don’t address this.”33:21Oct 15, 2023
- The Power of VulnerabilityOpening up about personal struggles can lead to healing connections.“What an awesome man to be that brave.”36:42Oct 15, 2023
- The Weight of Survivor's GuiltNavigating the emotional turmoil of surviving when others did not.“Why am I still alive? I should be dead.”39:22Oct 15, 2023
- Facing the Court SystemThe challenges of dealing with legal consequences after a traumatic event.“I literally was going to take my own life.”52:59Oct 15, 2023
