Behind The Shield

Doug White is a veteran law enforcement officer whose career spans from working with the Specal Operations community to bomb disposal in Florida. We discuss his journey into the military, force protection, civlian policing, terrorism, his powerful mental health story and so much more. "I’ve spent over three decades serving in the military and in law enforcement, and I’ve seen firsthand the toll that trauma can take on a person’s brain, body, and spirit. I know how it feels to hit the absolute bottom—alone, late at night, hidden away behind a school, my hand on my pistol, contemplating a choice I could not take back.What saved me was grace, the unwavering love of my wife, and her deep faith in us, and God. I was pulled from the edge—and completely changed my course. I realized we’re not meant to keep reliving our past pain. Instead, we can find purpose and growth in moving beyond it.Today, as the founder of Tell This Story LLC, I’m committed to helping veterans, first responders, and their families navigate th