In this tell all book, Dr. Billings chronicles the VA & the Military's decision to use brain/mind altering medications for residual effects of combat stress, why they do it, the effects on veterans/soldiers, and how new integrative treatment programs are helping vets return to normal, healthy lives, without brain/mind altering psych medications.

Like the best of memoir writing, My Invisible Scars is alternately brutally honest, sad, triumphant, tense, motivating, uncomfortable, and unforgettable. Relying on journals that she has kept since childhood, Canadian author Willa-Mae E. Scot articulately recounts in (mostly) chronological order the highs and lows of her long life, beginning with her early childhood in a small Saskatchewan town. Willa-Mae writes candidly about terrible disappointments, life-threatening ordeals, and her incredible and unwavering determination to put aside countless negative experiences, and live, embrace, and enjoy life to the fullest. This memoir is a must-read book for anyone whose life has been derailed by the unexpected loss of a loved one, violence, family break-up, infidelity, addictions, abandonment, or by poor, sometimes non-existent, choices. Those who have suffered through trauma and struggled to put that trauma behind them will see their journey reflected in these pages and be reassured that, even when down at rock bottom, they can find a way to be happy again. My Invisible Scars is instructive and inspiring, enlightening and engaging, and a great testament to its author’s tremendous courage and forthrightness. Most of all it is a testament to her enviable ability to offer forgiveness to the many people who have hurt her, and then gracefully move forward in life.

The Korean War (1950-53) was a ferocious and brutal conflict that produced over four million casualties in the span of three short years. Despite this, it remains relatively absent from most accounts of mental health and war trauma. Invisible Scars provides the first extended exploration of Commonwealth Division psychiatry during the Korean War and examines the psychiatric-care systems in place for the thousands of soldiers who fought in that conflict. Fitzpatrick demonstrates that although Commonwealth forces were generally successful in returning psychologically traumatized servicemen to duty and fostering good morale, they failed to compensate or support in a meaningful way veterans returning to civilian life. This book offers an intimate look into the history of psychological trauma. In addition, it engages with current disability, pensions, and compensation issues that remain hotly contested and reflects on the power of commemoration in the healing process.

Invisible Scars: Deep Poverty Challenges delves into the multifaceted and often hidden dimensions of poverty, exploring its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities. This book is a comprehensive examination of poverty, drawing on extensive research and real-life experiences to shed light on the emotional, cognitive, and social toll it takes on those affected. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including the emotional toll of poverty on children and parents, the correlation between poverty and educational attainment, the multidimensional nature of poverty beyond income, and the complex and interconnected causes of poverty. The book also examines global trends in poverty reduction, the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable populations, and the debate over the minimum wage and its impact on poverty. Through a combination of research, real-life stories, and policy analysis, Invisible Scars: Deep Poverty Challenges offers a nuanced understanding of poverty’s causes, effects, and potential solutions. The book highlights the importance of social support networks, early intervention, and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of those in deep poverty. It also emphasizes the role of data collection and analysis in poverty reduction efforts and the need for evidence-based approaches to poverty alleviation. By shedding light on the invisible scars left by poverty, this book aims to inspire action towards a more equitable and just society.

This is my fourth book of epic poems. This books characters, historical events, and geographical locations are fictitious. They may be parallel to reality, or they are not of reality itself.

During these harrowing times of social and economic turbulence, romantic relationships are often prone to issues of control and power plays between two partners. Perhaps one makes more money than the other, feels as though he or she does more around the house in terms of chores and duties or carries the emotional load of the relationship more than his or her partner. Otherwise resolvable problems such as these can be, in many cases, catalysts for a form of abuse that might not leave the victim with any visible cuts and bruises but is damaging and hurtful.

In Wounded by Words, the authors explore how emotional abusers isolate, disorient, and indoctrinate their victims and how their unkind words leave lasting scars.