Blind Devotion: Survival on the Front Lines of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (993 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616494093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
One woman’s startling firsthand account of her struggle to protect her children while facing the man she married, a combat veteran plagued by addiction, rage, and depression born from PTSD.Sharlene peered out the window into the blackness that enveloped her yard. She knew that her husband was suffering from tremendous inner turmoil--which she later learned was PTSD--and she hoped, more than anything, to nurse him back to the loving partner and father she knew he could be.A powerful story of pain and forgiveness, horror and hope, Blind Devotion gives voice to the thousands of families who are struggling to heal and to achieve a sense of normalcy stolen by the trauma in their lives.. Something was seriously wrong. Sean was handsome in his camouflage fatigues, looking proud and just a little cocky. She couldn’t see them, but she knew they were out there--police officers and a SWAT team holding their positions in the wood line out her front door, their weapons trained with deadly precision pointing at her home.Don’t let them shoot at my kids!” she shouted into the phone to the dispatcher as her drunk, enraged, and ar
She describes the signs of Sean's depression, addiction, and wartime PTSD that were evident from the very beginning of their relationship, in 2000, and she captures how falling in love with Sean was an addiction in itself, characterized by extreme highs and lows. The path marked by her memoir, meanwhile, radiates strength and serenity. Then, with the aid of hindsight, Prinsen brings us through the events that led to her situation. Indeed, the only middle ground in this memoir is Prinsen's calm retrospection as she describes incessant arguments, Sean's time in jail, and the difficulties for her children. From Publishers Weekly Prinsen's book begins with a traumatic ending: a scene in which Prinsen escapes, children in hand, from her raging husband, Sean, a veteran of the NATO peacekeepin
"Hazelten got it right with this one!" according to A. Starkey. First off, I'd like to say I've been there, done that, have the T shirt to prove it. That being said, I had to only give a Hazelten got it right with this one! A. Starkey First off, I'd like to say I've been there, done that, have the T shirt to prove it. That being said, I had to only give a 4-star rating because I feel that the book was a brilliant attempt to show how CODEPENDENT people turn a blind eye to obvious craziness and attempt to "make it all go away," but feel the author is still struggling A LOT with her issues, and failed on many levels to keep the story about HER codependency, and in so many subtle ways was still making excuses for her husbands behavior, wanting to believe the PTSD was the primary problem, when in fact the alcohol problem. -star rating because I feel that the book was a brilliant attempt to show how CODEPENDENT people turn a blind eye to obvious craziness and attempt to "make it all go away," but feel the author is still struggling A LOT with her issues, and failed on many levels to keep the story about HER codependency, and in so many subtle ways was still making excuses for her husbands behavior, wanting to believe the PTSD was the primary problem, when in fact the alcohol problem. Great book for those living with PTSD Understanding PTSD is difficult. This book was very well written and easy to read. The main character deals with dual addictions. I liked this book because intermittently, there is a section of action items that can be taken to address the issues. There are sections on PTSD, alcoholism, abuse, depression etc. I live with someone suffering from PTSD so this was very valuable.. Very educating Penny Meyer Would recommend this to anyone who is or has experienced post traumatic stress disorder and addiction. Those who have not or who have known persons with any type of mental health issues. All of us need to understand and be compassionate of those who are struggling.