After Effects

It is a sad realization that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a health condition that a majority of our soldiers and army men have to face. The men have witnessed and been a part of War that had taken the lives of many. Though while on border fighting for the nation they portray their bravery, the after-effects are something that has a major effect on them. “It causes incredible suffering even after the guns have become silent,” says Josh.

Things Worsened

Josh recalled, “A lot of us come home without realizing we are bringing the war home with us,”. Things were getting difficult for Josh. Iraq war had adversely affected his mental health. He had feelings of anxiousness, guilt, fear ruling all over him. And, then, one particular day, the unimaginable took place.

Isolated Himself

Josh’s memory faded away. He woke up and slept. He isolated himself from his family members and started living with his problems all by himself. And when he could not bear it, he took the toughest call. What was the brave, yet a little-broken soldier up to?

He Quits

Marino was under so much pain and suffering. He was distressed. For him, he had nothing left in life which was worth living for. His passion to serve the country somewhere turned out into a nightmare. His parents always feared this, and unfortunately, this was all happening to their son. That night, Marino wrote his last letter to the world. He quits. And then…

One Last Smoke

Josh wrote his heart out on the letter and was ready to bid farewell to this world. He bought a knife and took a lighter. Before he bid goodbye, he wanted to smoke his last cigarette. And when he went to do so, he heard some noises from the bushes.

Hustling Sounds

Josh was almost done with his last smoke when he heard the rustling sound from the bushes. First, he thought he was hallucinating, but the next thing he saw had him astonished. Josh did not know then, how this thing will change his life forever. Rather, this is what will give him another life.