We Didn't Sign Up For This.: When Trauma Follows You Home (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798241818300)

We Didn't Sign Up For This pulls back the curtain on the real cost of service-the part no one prepares you for and too many suffer through in silence. Written by Pushing It Down author Keven McNeill, this lived-experience book exposes what post-traumatic stress truly looks like behind the uniform, how it takes hold, and the warning signs that are often missed until it's almost too late.

This is not a comfortable read-and it's not meant to be. Raw, honest, and practical, this book speaks directly to those who are struggling and to the loved ones watching helplessly from the outside. If your mental health is slipping, if the weight feels unbearable, or if someone you love is changing before your eyes, this book will help you recognize the signs and show you what you can do right now to help move through the darkness.

Because trauma was never part of the oath-and losing yourself to the job should never be the price of service.

You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to carry this alone. Learn to see the warning signs, break the silence, and take the first step forward-before it's too late.

About the Author

Keven McNeill is a 28-year first responder, mental health advocate, and suicide prevention leader. He is the co-founder of Quiet Corner Peer Support Group and First In Tactics, organizations dedicated to providing free mental health support to first responders and veterans.

Keven is also a K9 therapy handler alongside Hope, his golden retriever. He is the author of Pushing It Down and Paws for Hope, and a powerful speaker who uses lived experience to reach those standing on the edge-offering connection, understanding, and a path back from the darkness.