From War to Peace
The Longest Journey
Coming home is the hardest part of war.
As soldiers, we dealt with death every day. As returning warriors we must deal with life. Learning to live with PTSD is only part of reintegration. I was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Writing my first novel, Secret Choices, was the first step towards home. I started Dragon Tale Books, published my novel then began this website where I gather articles, essays, books, and poetry that I hope will start veterans and their families on a journey home.
Learn About My Book
Secret Choices
Secret Choices, a novel based on the life of the author, shows the personal costs of war and follows a combat veteran through a different kind of battle.
Read My Poetry
Learn about Family, Combat Rage, and Moral Injury.
My poems share the personal cost of war; the loss of the returning soldier’s ability to have an intimate relationship.
Tom's Blog
My Blog is my personal soap box to talk about the Costs of War, Families and PTSD, Post Traumatic Growth, and more importantly Success Stories.
Won’t you let me share my journey with you?
Articles
This is a collection of articles, publications, and organizations discussing the true costs of war, domestic violence, addiction, new treatments for PTSD, moral injury, veteran reintegration, and Post Traumatic Growth.