What happens when the battlefield follows you home?
When the War Comes Home: The Hidden Battles of Veterans is a compelling and deeply human book that confronts the emotional aftermath of war through the lens of those who live it every day—veterans and their families. It sheds light on the invisible wounds of PTSD, the haunting flashbacks, and the exhausting hypervigilance that many carry long after the uniform is folded away.
This book doesn't shy away from the hard truths: substance abuse, anger management struggles, and the devastating rise in veteran suicide are not just statistics—they're stories that need to be heard. With compassion and clarity, it explores how mental health stigma keeps many suffering in silence, while veteran homelessness and social isolation grow in the shadows.
But it is also a story of strength. Through the framework of trauma-informed care, we follow the healing journey—the slow, often painful, but possible path back toward wholeness. From the perspective of military families, the book examines the shifting family dynamics and the crucial role of family support and crisis intervention in rebuilding connection. It highlights coping strategies, psychological resilience, and the importance of mental health awareness in turning survival into recovery.
When the War Comes Home is not just for veterans—it's for anyone who wants to understand them. A rallying call for veteran advocacy, it reminds us that we are all responsible for those who served. It challenges readers to see beyond the visible, to recognize the cost of service, and to take part in creating a world where no veteran battles alone.
This is not a story of war. This is a story of coming home—and what it takes to truly live again.
