Leaving The Sideline

10/10/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Our very own IT Director is stepping away from the sidelines and into the action to help raise funds for Leaving the Sideline

Join us LIVE on Twitch Today at 11 AM Mountain Time!
📺 twitch.tv/nerd_droid1

They will be playing Project Zomboid, and every bit of support helps make a difference for those who serve and protect our communities.

Please SHARE this post, watch and donate! Even if you can’t watch or donate, spreading the word helps tremendously.

https://tiltify.com/leaving-the-sideline/six-flags-to-the-sky

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I'm an Army Veteran and a Dad Gamer. I stream a variety of games such as Project Zomboid, Sea of Thieves and Flight Sim 2024. My amazing wife often joins me for the fun. Stop By and Say Hi! — Nerd_Droid1 streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

10/09/2026

Our very own IT Director is stepping away from the sidelines and into the action to help raise funds for Leaving the Sideline

Join us LIVE Tomorrow Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time!
📺 twitch.tv/nerd_droid1

They will be playing Project Zomboid, and every bit of support helps make a difference for those who serve and protect our communities.

https://tiltify.com/leaving-the-sideline/six-flags-to-the-sky

Please SHARE this post, watch and donate! Even if you can’t watch or donate, spreading the word helps tremendously.
Project Zomboid Tiltify

10/08/2026

Our very own IT Director is stepping away from the sidelines and into the action to help raise funds for Leaving the Sideline

Join us LIVE Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time!
📺 twitch.tv/nerd_droid1

They will be playing Project Zomboid, and every bit of support helps make a difference for those who serve and protect our communities.

https://tiltify.com/leaving-the-sideline/six-flags-to-the-sky

Please SHARE this post, watch and donate! Even if you can’t watch or donate, spreading the word helps tremendously. Project ZomboidTiltify

10/06/2026

Our very own IT Director is stepping away from the sidelines and into the action to help raise funds for Leaving the Sideline

Join us LIVE on Twitch Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time!
📺 twitch.tv/nerd_droid1

They will be playing Project Zomboid, and every bit of support helps make a difference for those who serve and protect our communities.

https://tiltify.com/leaving-the-sideline/six-flags-to-the-sky

Please SHARE this post, watch and donate! Even if you can’t watch or donate, spreading the word helps tremendously. Project Zomboid Tiltify

10/02/2026

First responders and EMTs are often the first on scene—and the last to ask for help. They face trauma daily, yet stigma and fear of judgment keep many from speaking up.

We offer safe, confidential support for those who serve on the front lines. Because they deserve care too.

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/h5vErBzd
Learn more: https://leavingthesideline.org
* Other Resources (in a table or bullet list):
* Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
* Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1
* Text BADGE to 741741 (For First Responders)

09/24/2026

Help Us Help More Heroes
Every day, veterans, active military, first responders, and EMTs face invisible battles—trauma, stress, and isolation that don’t end when the shift does or the uniform comes off.
At Leaving the Sideline, we stand beside them. We offer peer support, connection, and hope. But we can’t do it alone.
We need YOU!

-Your donation, your time, your voice—every bit helps us reach more people who feel like they’re fighting alone.

https://leavingthesideline.org
Click to donate, share this post, or volunteer.

Together, we can make sure no one is left on the sideline.

09/18/2026

At Leaving the Sideline, we know that our veterans, military, and first responders are used to being the ones doing the saving. But sometimes, the hardest part of the job is the battle that follows you home.
You don't need a medical degree to help someone who is struggling. You just need to know how to show up for them.
If you're worried about someone, here is how you can step up:

Ask the hard question: Don't beat around the bush. Ask them directly: "Are you thinking about su***de?" It won't put the idea in their head, but it will let them know you're a safe place to land.

Just shut up and listen: They don't need you to fix their problems, give them generic advice, or tell them to "tough it out." Just listen without judgment.

Make it safe: If they are in crisis, help them secure their space by putting distance between them and lethal means, like fi****ms or medications.

Get backup: You don't have to carry this alone, and neither do they. Connect them to a trusted resource right away:
*📞 Call or Text 988 (Press 1 for Veterans)
* 📱 Text BADGE to 741741 (For First Responders)
* Reach out to us if you need help or have any questions
* Discord Community: https://discord.gg/h5vErBzd

Circle back: Don't let it be a one-time conversation. Text them tomorrow. Drop by next week. Keep showing up so they know they aren't forgotten.
Look out for each other. They answered the call for everyone else—let’s make sure we are there for them.

***dePreventionMonth

09/11/2026

We pause today to think about everyone we lost on 9/11, the families who still carry that pain, and the incredible bravery of the first responders who gave everything. Sending love to everyone reflecting today.

09/10/2026

At Leaving the Sidelines, we talk to people every day who feel like they're drowning in silence because they think nobody else gets it.
On World Su***de Prevention Day, we want to remind you that your service mattered, but you matter more than the uniform. You spent years being the strong one for everyone else. It is okay to put that weight down, and it is okay to ask for help.
If things are getting dark or you're just exhausted from fighting the current:
Call or text 988 (Veterans, press 1) to reach support right now.
Reach out to us at Leaving the Sidelines—we are always in your corner.
Text a buddy. A simple "Hey, you good?" can change everything.
You’ve got a whole community ready to step up for you the way you used to step up for everyone else.

***dePreventionDay