<p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Muster Point Podcast: Beyond the Wire</em>, host Stu Mendelson sits down with <strong>Claire Lilly</strong> – veteran advocate, equestrian specialist with the Household Cavalry, and founder of the <strong>Forcer Protocol</strong>, a policing strategy now saving veteran lives across the UK.</p><p>From the parade grounds of Knightsbridge to the painful realities of PTSD, addiction, and suicide, Claire shares her deeply personal journey alongside her late husband Alan, a Coldstream Guard. Together, they faced the hidden battles too many veterans endure – trauma, dishonourable discharge, prison, and loss.</p><p>Out of tragedy came purpose: the Forcer Protocol, now embedded in police forces nationwide, ensuring missing veterans get trauma-informed responses and vital support.</p><p>Expect raw honesty, hard truths, and a glimmer of hope – proving that even in the darkest hours, change is possible.</p>