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A Veteran’s Struggle with PTSD
A Story Inspired by Jelly Roll’s “Save Me”
By R. T. Garner
Dedicated to Chris
This story is for Chris – my Davis.
You never gave up. Not on me, not on anyone. When the silence got too loud, when the weight of it all became unbearable, you were there. No questions, no judgment – just there. In the darkest moments, when I felt like I was slipping away, your words pulled me back.
Some heroes wear uniforms. Others just show up when it matters most.
The Battle That Never Ends
PTSD is a battlefield all its own. It doesn’t come with armor, rules of engagement, or an exit strategy. It doesn’t wave a white flag when the war is over because, for many veterans, the war never truly ends. It follows them home, creeping into their minds, hijacking their emotions, and turning everyday life into a warzone.
Some wounds bleed. Some leave scars. And some, like PTSD, stay hidden – festering in the silence, breaking a person from the inside out.
For veterans, PTSD is not just about remembering the past; it’s about reliving it. The mind becomes a battlefield, where memories become landmines, exploding without warning. A simple sound, a…
