The Invisible Woman From Combat to Wholeness: A Combat Veteran Struggles to Find Her Place in a Chaotic World

Everyone has been thrown a curveball in life. Our choices don't always lead to the destinies we've imagined. But few have had their plans shift from the security of an upcoming desk job to landing in the middle of an active battlefield in Kuwait within 48 hours-particularly not 18-year-old women, and most certainly not in 1990 when women were essentially banned from participating in combat.This is Katina's story. Little could she imagine, the hardest part wouldn't be the 20-year Army career; the most difficult part would be hanging up her combat boots and transitioning back to civilian life.With searing honesty, Katina Patterson shares her continuing struggle to walk in wholeness and rediscover her God-given purpose. Sharing her truth is an opportunity to encourage fellow veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and anxiety as a result of their dedication to upholding their country's freedom.Inspiring and heartfelt, this memoir will be a sought-after resource of encouragement and empathy for all who have bravely served, or love someone who has.Katina Patterson is retired from the United States Army, having dedicated over 20 years of honorable service. She holds a degree from Saint Leo University in Liberal Arts.