Former military medic and retired paramedic; Matthew, takes you into his world—a world fraught with trauma and despair. Matthew pens a story uniquely his own. His descriptive writing style coupled with unabashed honesty brings the realities of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), addiction, loss and resilience to the forefront of the human experience.Growing up among the backdrop of an idyllic small-town nestled by the Canadian Rockies, Matthew’s upbringing was anything but ideal. Facing childhood abuse at the hands of his father, addiction, depression and unfathomable loss.Matthew shines through the weighted density of his life experience and brings to light a story of hope, perseverance and strength.Matthew gives an unfiltered glimpse into what life was like at rock-bottom, and what it is like now, through the prism of love, hope and humility. This is, A Medic’s Mind.(Bronze winner of the Miramichi Readers; "Very Best Book Award")