Despondent: Dealing with the Long Term Effects of War on Those Who Serve, in Conflict and in Peace (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798990397804)

From the hallways of high school to the battlefields of war, PVT Palmer embarks on a journey that will test his courage, resilience, and sense of self. Driven by a desire to serve, he enlists in the military, unaware of the battles that await him-both overseas and within.

Through the chaos of combat, Palmer faces the harsh realities of war, forging bonds with his brothers in arms and confronting the weight of life-and-death decisions. But when the deployment ends, a new fight begins-the struggle to adjust to civilian life. Haunted by memories, isolated from those who can't understand, and searching for purpose, Palmer must find a way to navigate a world that feels foreign to him.

Gritty, emotional, and deeply personal, this is a story of sacrifice, survival, and the unbreakable will of a soldier. Will Palmer find his way home?