This collection explores PTSD (both combat-based and in general); the effects of living with the horrors of war, after the fact; learning to live and grow after trauma; and how PTSD and trauma affects those who support one who lives with such realities, be it family, friends, and other loved ones. I hope to give hope to those living with PTSD, to find some solace in how far they’ve come since their respective traumatic experiences, and to encourage them to keep growing it in their life after…








