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Last Call: A True Story of PTSD, Addiction, and the Will to Keep Going
Last Call is a raw, unfiltered memoir about trauma, survival, and the brutal road to recovery. Dylan Shields, a decorated medic, firefighter, and safety director, spent his life saving others on battlefields, in burning buildings, and in disaster zones. But when the adrenaline faded and the silence set in, he found himself face-to-face with a new PTSD, addiction, and the demons that followed him home.
Told with brutal honesty and deep humanity, Last Call takes readers inside the hidden battles of first responders and veterans—the unspoken grief, the guilt that lingers, and the coping mechanisms that nearly cost everything. From war-torn deployments to a vodka-soaked garage, this is the story of how one man fell apart, fought to get back up, and discovered that the mission was never just about saving others—it was about learning to save himself.
For anyone who’s ever struggled in silence, this book is a lifeline. For everyone else, it’s a wake-up call.
Told with brutal honesty and deep humanity, Last Call takes readers inside the hidden battles of first responders and veterans—the unspoken grief, the guilt that lingers, and the coping mechanisms that nearly cost everything. From war-torn deployments to a vodka-soaked garage, this is the story of how one man fell apart, fought to get back up, and discovered that the mission was never just about saving others—it was about learning to save himself.
For anyone who’s ever struggled in silence, this book is a lifeline. For everyone else, it’s a wake-up call.
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2025
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July 19, 2025
Insightful, Raw, Relatable, & Inspiring
Great insight about how traumas can truly affect certain people. I can relate to a lot of this and it helps to know I’m not the only one who struggles alone and that there is hope. Moving forward in life after scars of trauma invade you internally and leaving you’re mental and emotional state of mind in shambles is something I’ve yet to master or accomplish but if you suffer from PTSD, addiction, etc, this is a 10/10 must read recommendation. It provides a comforting reminder about trauma, grief, loss, hurt, pain, family, strength, mental health and the process of healing..
Dylan,
What a testimony. I’m sorry for the struggles you’ve faced, but I’m so thankful to you for sharing your experiences, struggles, and the start of your healing journey. As someone who can relate to a lot of your raw unfiltered truths, your truth has inspired me and has given me hope that just because my healing process looks different, it doesn’t make it inadequate. You’re absolutely right.. healing isn’t linear. I’m proud of you!
Great insight about how traumas can truly affect certain people. I can relate to a lot of this and it helps to know I’m not the only one who struggles alone and that there is hope. Moving forward in life after scars of trauma invade you internally and leaving you’re mental and emotional state of mind in shambles is something I’ve yet to master or accomplish but if you suffer from PTSD, addiction, etc, this is a 10/10 must read recommendation. It provides a comforting reminder about trauma, grief, loss, hurt, pain, family, strength, mental health and the process of healing..
Dylan,
What a testimony. I’m sorry for the struggles you’ve faced, but I’m so thankful to you for sharing your experiences, struggles, and the start of your healing journey. As someone who can relate to a lot of your raw unfiltered truths, your truth has inspired me and has given me hope that just because my healing process looks different, it doesn’t make it inadequate. You’re absolutely right.. healing isn’t linear. I’m proud of you!
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