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(Fargo, ND) -- A Fargo resident and 20-year veteran of the Frazee, Minnesota Fire Department is sharing his story of surviving a suicide attempt, after struggling with PTSD and drug abuse. "I went down to my shop and tried to end my life with a revolver. The gun didn't go off, it misfired, and I couldn't believe what I did. I was looking around and I'm like, how did it get to

"There's no way I have PTSD. I was never in the military. That's what I told myself." Scott Geiselhart shared his story at a May 17 event in Detroit Lakes.

Scott Geiselhart has come a long way since 2014 when life felt too dark and difficult and he tried to take his own life.

All the upcoming events and gatherings in the Detroit Lakes area.

All the upcoming events and gatherings in the Detroit Lakes area.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be information booths featuring various mental health care providers from around the lakes area.

All the upcoming events and gatherings in the Detroit Lakes area.

All the upcoming events and gatherings in the Detroit Lakes area.

Mental health issues are being discussed more today and an opportunity to hear from someone who has dealt with Ptsd and thoughts of suicide comes up Sunday and

Dawson organized and oversaw the construction of various installations that now adorn the dog park, including bridge ramps, hurdles and shade houses.