Facing the Wall: A Mission

A perfect life together, maybe a little impractical, but when you love someone the future always looks bright.      Previous to our wedding, my husband enlisted in the Marines. He was very proud to be a member of the Corps. The war in Vietnam was very far, at least, from my mind.  Along came the TET Offensive, all at once, he was gone.      When he returned he was changed.  I questioned silently, where is the man I had known only thirteen months previous?  After many years, PTSD was the response.  This is a story about the aftereffects of wars as seen through my eyes.

Biographies & Memoirs

King, Mary S.

Leaders & Notable People

Xlibris, Corp.

This is a story of my own family's struggle to return to normalcy after my husband returned home from the Vietnam War.  In an unadorned way, I present the way I felt and how as a family we coped with the unknown.  Unknown is the best way I can describe what I felt, it was only after 20 years that we were told the issue was PTSD.       Perceiving right or wrong, in reference to war, is not my call - this is for our elected officials. But, when our veterans return from battle, it is the responsibility of our nation to help them adjust after war.  These veterans and their families must be given all the help necessary to return to a normal existence.    'Facing the Wall is a riveting account of how the Vietnam War affected one American family.  There is a certain indescribable feeling which all of us who served there will always carry with us.  For some of us it is easier to deal with.  For those who experienced greater trauma the feeling is deep, sometimes to a point where it is debilitating.  Mary King, without any attempt of conjuring up any appearance of self pity, has captured the impact that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has had on her life and those of her family." Jerry Albert    'It was my pleasure to read this manuscript as it was being born.  As Mary finished each chapter-I read and wanted more.  The story is about the inner workings of an American family trying to adapt and keep it together.  My husband is a Vietnam Vet also.  Through Mary's words I saw correlations in my own life and finally understood.  In reality this is a true love story.with a twist." Mary Lou Canfield    'As I began reading the story, I became so interested in what happened next that I found it difficult, at times, to put the book down.  It is a wonderful story of love, frustration and down right courage by everyone involved." Carolyn Bruno   '. A compelling, page-turning story of an American family affected by a national issue." Ellen Albert             Till war and trauma end - understanding must begin.  Mary S. King

Facing the Wall: A Mission- A Never Ending Journey

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; a syndrome that many have suffered.  Unfortunately,,unless you have been there, few individuals understand PTSD . Think about it: in all our lives trauma has affected our families in one way or other; be it war, accidents, abuse or a 9/11 are only a few examples. God bless you if none of the above has happened to you. I will be the first to admit PTSD is very difficult to explain. But I do know:            l.  It is real            2.  It is vital for recovery to receive treatment asap after a trauma            3.  Yes it is catchy

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Xlibris

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