<p><em>This is episode 4 of a special 6-part series exploring the mental toll frontline professionals carry as they do vital work to protect all of us.</em></p><p>Craig Wylde became a prison officer in 2006. Just four years later, at the age of 28, he was stabbed by a prisoner and left with life-changing injuries that forced his medical retirement. In this episode, Craig speaks about the attack and the long, painful process of coming to terms with a new reality. He speaks about the mental toll of the trauma and how, at his lowest point, he contemplated taking his own life. </p><p><strong>Connect with Kaigan Carrie</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.evolvingprisons.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">evolvingprisons.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/evolvingprisons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@evolvingprisons</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaigancarrie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kaigancarrie</a></p>