Tears of a warrior ebook

Trauma caused by outside forces essentially is an injury, however, the injury goes far beyond the mere physical damage of an organism; these wounds also impact the soul, spirit, and emotional stability of the individual and are far more challenging to heal. For the longest time in the early 19 th and 20 th centuries, cancer was not openly discussed and considered by some as an illness brought on by an impoverished life style both of the mind and body.

Afflicted folks often felt responsible for their illness and were shunned by some in their communities. By gaining a more accurate understanding of any problem we are able to provide better treatment and services for both healing and coping. And so it may be tentatively happening for those struggling with post-traumatic stress.

We have heard from several readers about this change of wording. For those who have not yet read about the change in terminology, we are including this short clip from Sunday, May 6 th Denver Post:.

Now, military officers and psychiatrist are embroiled in a debate over whether to change the name of a condition as old as combat. The potential new moniker, post-traumatic stress injury. Calling combat trauma an injury is far more correct than calling it a disorder. It has been some time now since we heard the disturbing news of the young sergeant who massacred civilians inAfghanistan. According to the media, the individual has been indicted with killing seventeen people, nine of whom were children.

During this time I debated whether or not to broach the subject in our blog. Yet, it seems important to at least give some perspective on what others have been sending us through phone calls, e-mails, etc. No one would dispute that what occurred was inexcusable.

The entire incident is pretty disturbing. However, I continue to wonder who, beside Sergeant Bales is answerable for this horrendous act? And lastly, where is the conscience of each and every American citizen who allows so few to serve in combat and bear the burden of an entire country?

Please understand, I am not trying to be critical, but it is crucial that every aspect of this terrible situation be carefully examined. For you see, these are questions we should all be asking if we are going to do better in the future.

Because, unfortunately, in our future there will still be wars. What are the lessons to be learned? In reality, Sergeant Bales is morally, legally, and physically accountable for this terrible deed. He cannot use the argument of having PTSD as the sole contributor for his actions. Millions of past and present veterans have and are suffering with this condition. Yet few ever commit such violent and unforgivable acts. No, according to what we are being told, these murders were committed by Sergeant Bales for reasons yet to be disclosed.

However, each of us must question, who else should bear the consequence of such horrific actions? Are we as a nation pushing some of our troops to the breaking point? War is hell and too much war may be even worse! One survey focused on military individuals who are currently on active duty along with those who have served but are no longer active.

The second survey polled over adults who had never been in the military. Nope, what was most unsettling for me was that adults polled who had never served in the military did not give much thought to those serving in combat.

Many felt that those who volunteered to serve their country knew what they were getting into. Probably because as a family we have lived the aftermath of combat, lived with the ghosts of the dead and dying, and had to cope with the nightmares, anxiety attacks, and flashback memories. I am not sure that any person, young or old, has a true idea of what war and combat is about. I am pretty sure, on the other hand, that none of them had any clue that what they do, see, and experience in hell will stay with them for a lifetime.

That the war they fought on foreign soils will follow them home and into their living rooms, relationships, and careers. Perhaps, since Vietnam, too many Americans have been too far removed from the sacrifices of war. During WWII everyone on the home front had to give up something for the war. Now, most give up nothing, while those few who serve give up far too much. The very least we at home can do is give two or three minutes each day to say a short prayer for those and their families who serve.

Just remembering our military will certainly make us, not merely better people, but a more thoughtful, compassionate nation. For a veteran, war can be the culprit that pushed Mr.

Dumpty off his perch. In our civilian culture we might try and sue for all a person is worth, however in war there are too many different elements to specifically place the blame of a broken body. The underlying analogy of Humpty-Dumpty is what he lost when he fell and cracked his inner and outer shell.

The major damage may be a lost sense of wholeness. One goes into combat young and feeling invincible and often returns in pieces. Pieces when put back will take super gorilla glue to hold together, while some pieces many not mend regardless of the care applied.

Searching for those lost pieces may become a never-ending journey. Putting back the broken eggshells of the body, mind, and heart can be a life-time challenge. The delicate part of the process occurs unexpectedly when hidden memories, ghosts of conflict, and unresolved grief overtake Humpty and rescrambles his being, again and again.

It can be a daily occurrence for many vets and their families, and sometimes, in attempting to put the pieces back, we run out of glue. Finding what was lost in war may be a pointless pursuit, like looking for a coin in a vast sea of sand and rock after it has fallen off a steep cliff. He will never regain that youthful sense of invincibility known prior to combat. Quick view. Add to cart. Shopping cart close. Search Start typing to see products you are looking for.

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We walk right past a suffering soul And often turn away. Not strong enough to face the grief This world has made him pay. For Silent Screams are not unique To those who fight and die. The living warrior hell survived Is left to hold his tears inside. PTSD affects everyone, not just the combat veteran! After reading Tears of a Warrior , you will understand: the experience of combat how PTSD affects the veteran how PTSD affects the family strategies for living with PTSD how to restore hope for today and the future This is a patriotic book written about soldiers who go into battle — called to duty — serving their country.

Realizing the trauma of war, we seek to share our experience and provide a message of hope. This story is written to make a difference. Seahorn, Ph. Search for:.