SAS Who Dares Wins star Tom feared wife would die after brutal head-on car crash
AN SAS Who Dares Wins recruit feared his wife was going to die in a serious car crash that left him with PTSD.
Tom Boulden, 33, and wife Helen, from Plymouth, were involved in a life-threatening head on collision in 2019.
Physically Tom walked away almost unscathed while Helen spent two months in hospital with spinal injuries.
While she has since made a full recovery, Tom has suffered with anxiety and depression.
He decided to test himself on the new series of the Channel 4 show in a bid to raise awareness around male mental health struggles.
"I wanted to show that being honest about your struggles and being vulnerable is a strength," he said.
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"After the accident I felt like I was a shell of the man I used to be and felt awkward in social environments and didn’t want to socialise with friends.
"Doing something like this was to prove to myself that although I may have changed, people will still accept me.
"I have always enjoyed pushing my limits whether it’s physical or mental. I felt going on this course would be the perfect opportunity to see if I still had that grit and determination."
The Jordanian heat proved tough for Tom as did the small food portions and lack of sleep.
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The experience pushed him to his limit, and he returned home having learned lots about himself.
He said: "It showed me that I have the strength to take on things even when scared or fearful.
"There were a few tasks where I was really scared and thought about not doing it. Each time I tried to harness the fear in a positive way and get the job done. It is an experience I will take with me for the rest of my life and would do it all again if I could."
