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Invisible Scars

By Elias Thorne

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Invisible Scars

By Elias Thorne

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War doesn't end when the last bullet is fired. For many soldiers, the true battle begins the moment they come home.Invisible Scars: PTSD and the Soldier's Journey Home delves into the harrowing emotional aftermath of war through the eyes of five veterans united in group therapy. Bound by shared trauma and scarred by experiences too heavy for words, they confront the invisible enemies that follow them: post-traumatic stress disorder, moral injury, survivor's guilt, and emotional repression.Each chapter peels back another layer of silent suffering, as these men fight to understand their anger issues, wrestle with trust and betrayal, and navigate the painful terrain of trauma bonding. As their stories unfold, so do the coping mechanisms that saved-or almost destroyed-them. Beneath the bravado and the silence lies the aching truth: the war within is more complex than the war they left behind.This book does not offer easy answers. Instead, it offers what the military often denies: vulnerability, nuance, and a path toward healing that begins not with orders, but with listening. With clinical insight and powerful narrative intimacy, Invisible Scars explores the effects of dissociation, the burden of mental health stigma, and the importance of trauma-informed care in giving veterans the chance to feel human again.This is not just a book about war. It is a testament to emotional resilience, a call for empathy, and an invitation to bear witness to those still fighting battles most never see.For readers of Sebastian Junger, Bessel van der Kolk, and anyone who believes the human spirit can rise, even from ruins.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
388
Release Date:
2025-06-06
Publication Date:
2025-06-06
Publisher:
Elias Thorne
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798231995486
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
546 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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