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Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home: Hope and Healing for Families Living with PTSD and TBI
For every wounded warrior, there is a wounded home--an immediate and extended family and community impacted by their loved one's war experiences. Every day service members are returning from combat deployments to their families. And every day war comes home with them.
When a combat veteran struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), every member of the family experiences the effects. Spouses, parents, and children must undergo changes on the home front, a process that resembles the phases of grief. Confusion, hurt, anger, guilt, fatigue, and fear lie behind their brave smiles and squared shoulders.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home gives hurting families a look inside the minds and hearts of wounded warriors and guides them in developing their own personal plan for physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness in the wake of war. The authors, one the wife of a career US Navy SEAL and the other a clinical psychologist and Vietnam veteran, speak from their own experiences of living with PTSD and TBI. They also share insights from dozens of families and careful research, offering readers a hope-filled way forward.
When a combat veteran struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), every member of the family experiences the effects. Spouses, parents, and children must undergo changes on the home front, a process that resembles the phases of grief. Confusion, hurt, anger, guilt, fatigue, and fear lie behind their brave smiles and squared shoulders.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home gives hurting families a look inside the minds and hearts of wounded warriors and guides them in developing their own personal plan for physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness in the wake of war. The authors, one the wife of a career US Navy SEAL and the other a clinical psychologist and Vietnam veteran, speak from their own experiences of living with PTSD and TBI. They also share insights from dozens of families and careful research, offering readers a hope-filled way forward.
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206 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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January 6, 2016
This seems a very strange book choice for me. I am not religious, I do not believe in god. But I do believe in the right of anyone to believe in what they want, so i could overlook the pages dripping in faith that handed everything over to a higher power that supposedly knew better. There were a lot of pages to overlook. I think the key message of this book is to stop, think, reevaluate, learn and adapt accordingly. Some people do that through faith in god when they do not have any strength left. I did not get a lot out of this book, probably due to my lack of faith with a capital f. Rightly or wrongly, I feel that the little voice I hear inside my head when I ask difficult questions is still me, others would say it is God. Regardless, this book does pose some interesting psychological questions and I imagine for somene who did possess faith with a capital f, it would be helpful. I'm scoring it low because it read exceptionally preachy, especially when it spent many pages stating that ptsd was essentially a spiritual attack from Satan, and in places bordered on hypocrisy in my opinion. Veterans and family members touched by ptsd do need help and understanding, if this book is their cup of tea, grand, but no doubt I shall spend an eternity burning.
September 11, 2014
This was a great book for those people who are wounded by war or the effects of war. My heart goes out to the warriors who have fought for my freedom and then have so much to go through when they get back home. Also to their spouses and children, I had heard of PTSD but didn't realize what all the warriors and their families went through. I can certainly see how this book would be of great help!!
March 17, 2013
Marshéle Carter Waddell and Kelly K. Orr in their new book, “Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home” published by Revell offers us Hope and Healing for Families Living with PTSD and TBI.
From the Back Cover: Healing from war’s devastating effects isn’t easy–but it is possible.
For every wounded warrior, there is a wounded home–a family and community impacted by their loved one’s war experiences. Service members returning from combat deployment all bring war home with them. And when a combat veteran struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), every family member experiences the effects–confusion, hurt, anger, guilt, fatigue, and fear.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home offers a hope-filled way forward, giving hurting families a look inside the minds and hearts of combat veterans and guiding them to develop their own plan for physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness.
I think everyone should read this book whether or not you have someone in the military or know someone in the military. We all need to know what PTSD and TBI are and how we deal with it. These men and women need us to stand with them and if we have no idea of what they are going through then we can’t be of any help. And it just doesn’t affect those in the military now it affects anyone who has ever served in the military If we know what PTSD and TBI are then we can spot it and help deal with it. It is time for healing. Let us all take a part.
About PTSD/TBI
1.5 million troops have fulfilled 3 million deployment billets to Iraq & Afghanistan with most service members serving at least two and some as many as nine combat tour of duty.
Between 30-40 percent of returning veterans today show symptoms of PTSD or report conditions of TBI.
Since 2000, over 180,00 service members have been diagnosed with TBI.
Each service member’s war experiences and injuries directly impact at least three and as many as 10 immediate family members and friends. This means that at least 4.5 million and as many as 15 million close family members and friends are deeply impacted by combat stress, PTSD and/or TBI from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan alone. This figure doesn’t include the lingering effects of war on the families of WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War or the first Persian Gulf War veterans.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Available March 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
From the Back Cover: Healing from war’s devastating effects isn’t easy–but it is possible.
For every wounded warrior, there is a wounded home–a family and community impacted by their loved one’s war experiences. Service members returning from combat deployment all bring war home with them. And when a combat veteran struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), every family member experiences the effects–confusion, hurt, anger, guilt, fatigue, and fear.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home offers a hope-filled way forward, giving hurting families a look inside the minds and hearts of combat veterans and guiding them to develop their own plan for physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness.
I think everyone should read this book whether or not you have someone in the military or know someone in the military. We all need to know what PTSD and TBI are and how we deal with it. These men and women need us to stand with them and if we have no idea of what they are going through then we can’t be of any help. And it just doesn’t affect those in the military now it affects anyone who has ever served in the military If we know what PTSD and TBI are then we can spot it and help deal with it. It is time for healing. Let us all take a part.
About PTSD/TBI
1.5 million troops have fulfilled 3 million deployment billets to Iraq & Afghanistan with most service members serving at least two and some as many as nine combat tour of duty.
Between 30-40 percent of returning veterans today show symptoms of PTSD or report conditions of TBI.
Since 2000, over 180,00 service members have been diagnosed with TBI.
Each service member’s war experiences and injuries directly impact at least three and as many as 10 immediate family members and friends. This means that at least 4.5 million and as many as 15 million close family members and friends are deeply impacted by combat stress, PTSD and/or TBI from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan alone. This figure doesn’t include the lingering effects of war on the families of WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War or the first Persian Gulf War veterans.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Available March 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
March 14, 2013
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Heart combines research and real-life stories from military families dealing with aftermath of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and TBI (traumatic brain injury) offering hope to families suffering from secondary post-traumatic stress.
The book is a collaboration between Marshele Carter Waddell and Dr. Kelly Orr. Waddell's husband, CDR (ret) Mark Waddell, served as a US Navy SEAL for twenty-eight years. A combat veteran, he suffers with PTSD and several TBIs while his family deals with secondary post-traumatic stress. Dr. Kelly Orr is a USMC Vietnam veteran with more than thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, behavioral medicine and pain management.
While agreeing that PTSD and TBI are destructive to homes, marriages and relationships, the authors say those affected can experience hope, healing and wholeness through biblical guidance, targeted prayer, Christian counseling services, and church and community support.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home deals with topics such as grieving what has been lost, learning to forgive, dealing with anger, finding a new normal, breaking the cycle of compassion fatigue, engaging in spiritual warfare, and finding support for the journey.
To offer help and hope to others journeying through the effects of PTSD and TBI, Waddell willingly shares from her deepest hurts. She restates a popular saying, "It's His what it is," reminding herself that God is control, and that "we can trust the gifts He gives us, even those that come wrapped in grief." The book also includes personal stories from other military families suffering from PTSD, TBI and secondary post-traumatic stress. Those touches help readers know they are not alone, and that others ahead of them in the journey are making progress.
The authors make it clear that hope, healing and wholeness can be found, but not without dependence upon God and His Word, prayer, and the support of other believers. Relevant verses are sprinkled throughout the book, offering hope and comfort. They even address issues of spiritual warfare and its effect on PTSD and TBI.
The book offers much practical advice, including six practices to revive our bodies, minds and spirits, and recipe for resilience using the acronym CLING. In chapter eight, I found helpful the authors' use of Psalm 23 to show the Christian community what families affected by PTSD and TBI need and how they can make a difference.
I highly recommend Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home for anyone facing the effects of PTSD and TBI. The book offers help, hope and practical suggestions, all from a biblical perspective. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter help readers explore their feelings, process their thoughts, and deal with issues. The book also helps the general public understand how entire families and extended families are affected by post-traumatic stress and even gives suggestions in chapter eight for offering hope and help to them.
Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher for writing this review. However, the opinions expressed in the review are my own.
The book is a collaboration between Marshele Carter Waddell and Dr. Kelly Orr. Waddell's husband, CDR (ret) Mark Waddell, served as a US Navy SEAL for twenty-eight years. A combat veteran, he suffers with PTSD and several TBIs while his family deals with secondary post-traumatic stress. Dr. Kelly Orr is a USMC Vietnam veteran with more than thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, behavioral medicine and pain management.
While agreeing that PTSD and TBI are destructive to homes, marriages and relationships, the authors say those affected can experience hope, healing and wholeness through biblical guidance, targeted prayer, Christian counseling services, and church and community support.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home deals with topics such as grieving what has been lost, learning to forgive, dealing with anger, finding a new normal, breaking the cycle of compassion fatigue, engaging in spiritual warfare, and finding support for the journey.
To offer help and hope to others journeying through the effects of PTSD and TBI, Waddell willingly shares from her deepest hurts. She restates a popular saying, "It's His what it is," reminding herself that God is control, and that "we can trust the gifts He gives us, even those that come wrapped in grief." The book also includes personal stories from other military families suffering from PTSD, TBI and secondary post-traumatic stress. Those touches help readers know they are not alone, and that others ahead of them in the journey are making progress.
The authors make it clear that hope, healing and wholeness can be found, but not without dependence upon God and His Word, prayer, and the support of other believers. Relevant verses are sprinkled throughout the book, offering hope and comfort. They even address issues of spiritual warfare and its effect on PTSD and TBI.
The book offers much practical advice, including six practices to revive our bodies, minds and spirits, and recipe for resilience using the acronym CLING. In chapter eight, I found helpful the authors' use of Psalm 23 to show the Christian community what families affected by PTSD and TBI need and how they can make a difference.
I highly recommend Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home for anyone facing the effects of PTSD and TBI. The book offers help, hope and practical suggestions, all from a biblical perspective. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter help readers explore their feelings, process their thoughts, and deal with issues. The book also helps the general public understand how entire families and extended families are affected by post-traumatic stress and even gives suggestions in chapter eight for offering hope and help to them.
Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher for writing this review. However, the opinions expressed in the review are my own.
February 26, 2014
Facing some of life’s toughest situations should never be done alone. For that reason, Marshele Waddell and Kelly K. Orr have come together to write a book about combat-related PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). We all know of the brave men and women who sacrifice so much for their country, but we often forget those who stand behind them.
When a wounded warrior returns home, his/her family and community also experience the effects of the war. As Waddell reminds readers, not all battle scars are visible to the naked eye. When a veteran struggles with PTSD and TBI, his/her life is altered as well as the loved ones’. The dynamics, to which they were once accustomed, have changed forever. They must learn and adapt to a new normal.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home is a powerful, heart-wrenching, and eye-opening read. It addresses extremely difficult situations that I can’t even fathom, and yet there are many people out there facing them every day. However, Waddell and Orr let their readers know that there is hope, and they are not alone in their home-front battle.
Each chapter concludes with a series of questions that allow the readers to reflect, consider, and analyze their personal circumstances. The book also offers guides and tips that veterans and those in their support network can use to develop a plan toward their own physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
In Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home, the authors also included testimonies and accounts of others who have a loved one suffering with PTSD and TBI. This strengthened one of their main premises, “You are not alone.” It opened a window into the lives of military families also confronting these challenges.
I strongly recommend this book to service members, veterans, their families, and anyone who wishes to better understand those who give so much (be it on the battlefield or on the home front). Be prepared though, this is not a light read.
Review copy provided by the publisher. Thank you!
When a wounded warrior returns home, his/her family and community also experience the effects of the war. As Waddell reminds readers, not all battle scars are visible to the naked eye. When a veteran struggles with PTSD and TBI, his/her life is altered as well as the loved ones’. The dynamics, to which they were once accustomed, have changed forever. They must learn and adapt to a new normal.
Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home is a powerful, heart-wrenching, and eye-opening read. It addresses extremely difficult situations that I can’t even fathom, and yet there are many people out there facing them every day. However, Waddell and Orr let their readers know that there is hope, and they are not alone in their home-front battle.
Each chapter concludes with a series of questions that allow the readers to reflect, consider, and analyze their personal circumstances. The book also offers guides and tips that veterans and those in their support network can use to develop a plan toward their own physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
In Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home, the authors also included testimonies and accounts of others who have a loved one suffering with PTSD and TBI. This strengthened one of their main premises, “You are not alone.” It opened a window into the lives of military families also confronting these challenges.
I strongly recommend this book to service members, veterans, their families, and anyone who wishes to better understand those who give so much (be it on the battlefield or on the home front). Be prepared though, this is not a light read.
Review copy provided by the publisher. Thank you!
March 18, 2013
This is one of the most powerful books I have had the honor of reading, dealing with a problem that is growing in epidemic proportions in our country - the returning veterans who are suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Marshele Waddell tells of her personal experience with this condition that not only affected her husband, but her son as well. She includes personal stories from other military wives, mothers, girlfriends and sisters as well. Offering hope through trusting in faith and opening up to others is the main theme of this book, and Waddell and therapist Kelly Orr give vital information in easy-to-understand language that will help guide families back to a new kind of normal.
I recommend this book highly for military families who are affected by PTSD/TBI or anyone who knows of someone suffering silently with this condition.
Marshele Waddell tells of her personal experience with this condition that not only affected her husband, but her son as well. She includes personal stories from other military wives, mothers, girlfriends and sisters as well. Offering hope through trusting in faith and opening up to others is the main theme of this book, and Waddell and therapist Kelly Orr give vital information in easy-to-understand language that will help guide families back to a new kind of normal.
I recommend this book highly for military families who are affected by PTSD/TBI or anyone who knows of someone suffering silently with this condition.
March 24, 2017
This is one of those books that breaks your heart but infuses you with great hope. Having walked a piece of the road Ms. Waddell so transparently describes in this book, I found myself drawn to her story. Having found some measure of peace and comfort before reading the book, I wholeheartedly agree with her and Dr. Orr's advice. This is an excellent resource for those dealing with PTSD, TBI injuries, and other service-related traumas in the home.
September 15, 2013
A must-read for any military spouse dealing with PTSD/TBI. Great biblically supported thoughts and suggestions.
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