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Episode 5: The War Didn’t End When I Came Home
Coming home didn’t mean the war was over it just changed battlefields.
In this episode of The War After the War, I talk about what PTSD actually looks like nearly 20 years after my first deployment. Not just the memories of Iraq, but what follows you into everyday life: hyper vigilance, sleepless nights, anxiety, relationships, family, work, and the exhausting process of finally admitting you need help.
I also talk openly about navigating the VA, fighting for recognition of service-connected conditions, and what it feels like to spend years hiding your struggles only to eventually have to…
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