The book is written in an honest and real way, making complex emotional experiences easier to understand. By sharing his journey and lessons learned, Dean encourages compassion, awareness, and open conversations about mental health. I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with mental health – even if you haven’t served. It can really help shape your mind and change your ways of thinking in the best way possible.

A very heartfelt and honest description of a difficult journey faced by the author. He has broken down a lot of jargon and given very concise ideas on how to help the reader find ways to cope with anger and trauma-related issues. Thank you to the author for sharing.

This book is a must-read for anyone living with PTSD, loving someone who is, or seeking a deeper understanding of the condition.

Dean powerfully and honestly shares his journey to a PTSD diagnosis, revealing how he masked his struggles through marriage, his career as a police officer, and his closest friendships.

What truly sets this book apart is that it goes beyond awareness. Dean doesn’t just tell his story; he equips readers with practical, actionable tools to move past diagnosis and begin building a healthier, more fulfilling life.

IGY6: Standing Together Through PTSD – A Veteran’s Journey offers a practical approach to coping with and healing from PTSD. The book’s step-by-step structure helps readers recognize complex emotions while providing positive, actionable tools to cope, respond, and support in healthy ways. This makes it valuable not only for those experiencing PTSD, but also for those supporting them.

The inclusion of “practice moment” sections in each chapter helps bring these concepts into action, encouraging reflection and real-world application. What stands out most is the use of honest, vulnerable examples, which bring authenticity to the guidance and help connect real experiences to meaningful strategies.

Overall, the book offers a supportive, grounded perspective that emphasizes persistence, self-awareness, and the importance of not facing challenges alone. A thoughtful and accessible resource for anyone navigating PTSD, whether personally or alongside someone they care about.