Access Instantly Locked-in: A Soldier And Civilians Struggle With Invisible Wounds Authored By Carolyn Furdek Accessible Through Digital Copy

had the privilege to know the author as cadets on the Army swim team, it was no surprise to read about her courage in overcoming extraordinary challenges, Her story is a wonderful example and testimony to the human spirit and the amazing people who serve in our military, No doubt that her appeal to mental health professionals and all who encounter individuals with similar struggles will be better armed to provide support, Bravo, Carolyn! An honest and brave testimonial to Carolyn's journey, It's said that one's telling the story is important, Well, Carolyn didn't just tell her story, she wrote the book, and it is compelling!
I love books I can read in a day, A very personal story shared with courage and some insight on the military world, I really appreciated this intimate portrait of the author, and as she pointed out, in her journey, she was lucky to receive the support not only from her family and friends, but the Army itself, which sometimes doesn't take very good care of the vets.
Thank you everyone for reading my story, . Please share with others. I highly recommend this book for anyone who thinks "it could never happen to me" when pondering the subject of mental illness, So you are a successful, smart, brave, belovedbymany, star collegiate athlete You must be invincible! Or maybe not, This is not just an intriguing medical story, but a heartwrenching and convicting story for anyone who strives to be understanding and compassionate to those who struggle on the inside.
Lockedin was as an eyeopener for me, As a result of reading it, I think I'm prepared to be a better and more informed friend and human, A memoir that appeals to a broad audience to include: civilians, veterans, educators, healthcare providers and families alike in hopes to enlighten and encourage those suffering and those treating someone with invisible wounds.
The story takes the reader from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, through the military and civilian psychiatric systems, and finally to the fight that remains on the home front.
Carolyn's journey follows her lingering battle over the course of a decade that leaves the medical community and her family struggling for answers, an accurate diagnosis and treatment that will alleviate her symptoms.
Her chance encounter with a doctor in her home town eleven years after she returns home from the desert leads to long sought after answers and a successful treatment plan that has finally released her from the mental health struggles that held her back for so many years.
Carolyn and her providers now

hope to share her story with others and bring her diagnosis to the forefront of the psychiatric community so others may benefit,

Carolyn's resilience and internal drive are evident throughout the story, The reader will easily follow and embrace her narrative and find her honesty and raw emotions capturing yet inspirational,

"If this story helps just one it will have been worth it"

A portion of the sale of each book will be donated to the nonprofit organization: Athena Sisters.
The group seeks to help and empower women veterans struggling with physical and mental wounds and guide them to appropriate resources, treatment and help in their communities, .