Shadow Wounds

Understanding PTSD and TBI in Military Veterans

by Shawn Hibbard

Not all wounds bleed. PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI) live in the shadows of the mind and heart. They keep people awake at night, put distance between them and the people they love, and slowly wear away joy and peace. Shadow Wounds puts words to what many veterans have long kept buried.

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Understanding the unseen damage

This book explains, in plain language, what PTSD and TBI are, how they happen, why veterans are at risk, and why their overlapping symptoms are so confusing for veterans, families and even doctors.

What the book covers

• Defining PTSD: the lingering war within
• Understanding TBI: when the brain gets hit
• Where PTSD and TBI overlap, and where they're different
• Veterans sharing life on the inside
• How these conditions affect families and daily life
• Getting the right diagnosis and treatment paths
• Resources beyond the VA, and dual diagnosis challenges

Not a diagnosis. A dialogue.

This isn't a medical manual. It's a human voice reaching out to people who have suffered in silence for too long, and a guide for the families and civilians who want to understand and help. Healing is possible, and you are not alone.

This book is for understanding and support. It isn't medical advice. If you think you may have PTSD or a TBI, talk with your VA or other healthcare provider.