Overcoming Stress and Trauma: The Journey of Discoveries

We can at times ask the questions such as, why did this happen or why me or perhaps where God was as this developed? This book may not be an answer to all these questions, but I believe this document may help anyone start or continue the process to recovery.
There is much that has not been written within this, and this includes many circumstances of my youth and up to Vietnam, since I am unable to recall them completely or not at all. I believe that my mind was blocking these thoughts and actions at times, because I hurt those who loved me by my reactions and decisions, as well, along with some occurrences where I fully did not understand nor relate to my surroundings and relationships due to my immaturity.

However, more yet I have learned that some things need to not be ever mentioned, but be forgotten. This can be especially true if there were negative feelings, actions or thoughts that could prevent us from moving on towards wholeness. It has been said, “Best to forgive and move on” and that is what I believe we all need to strive for. That is because otherwise, the past can continue to control and hold us. This truly has become my progression, and my goal not to let what was given to me in Vietnam is forgotten nor wasted by my lack of effort or decisions. It was my new starting place, another opportunity I had to begin again to enjoy life, one I never want to waste away.
I want to dedicate this to all those who have served or are serving our country, including their family and friends, especially those who may have a loved one who give their life for our freedom. And to those who have shared in the somewhat similar and various effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), through abuse in any form, physically, mentally or spiritually, as well, abandonment, as I experienced this, and looking for hope to overcome it and wanting to enjoy life fully!