Christopher Martin joined the British Army in October 2012 as a member of the Corps of Royal Engineers and completed his basic training in 2013 before seeing deployment all over the world.
Chris served as a Communications Engineer in many third world countries and developed PTSD after returning home, he wasn't feeling okay and didn't know how to process his emotions and experiences.
He subsequently attempted suicide multiple times before discovering the power of sport for recovery.
At the Team UK Trials for the Invictus Games in 2019, Chris was first introduced to the We Are Invictus Community and the work of our 'Beyond The Games' programme.
He is now using sport regularly as part of his recovery and thriving as a member of our community - he's tried golf, took part in swimming competitions and completed half and full length marathons.
“I felt like the old me again, I felt like myself and the We Are Invictus Community has been a massive inspiration for me."