Shadow Wounds : Understanding PTSD and TBI in Military Veterans: A Guide for Veterans, Families, and a Grateful Nation

Shadow Wounds: Understanding PTSD and TBI in Military Veterans is a powerful and compassionate audio guide for anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of trauma and brain injury on those who have served in the military. Written by combat veteran Shawn Hibbard, this audiobook speaks with clarity, authority, and deep empathy - cutting through confusion and bringing real insight to two of the most misunderstood conditions affecting veterans today: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

This is not a clinical manual filled with jargon. It’s a direct, grounded, and deeply personal explanation of what PTSD and TBI feel like from the inside out - and how they affect not just veterans, but families, communities, and workplaces. With the steady voice of someone who has lived it, Hibbard walks listeners through how trauma unfolds in military settings, why symptoms often overlap or go unnoticed, and how healing is possible even after years of struggle.

Listeners will gain insight into:- The real-world causes and signs of PTSD and TBI in combat and service settings- What veterans often experience internally - even when they look “fine” externally- The impact on families and how to offer support without judgment- Treatment options including therapy, medication, and peer support- The complexities of dual diagnosis and invisible injuries- How civilians and employers can be allies in recovery.

From nightmares and memory loss to emotional shutdowns, anger, and isolation, Shadow Wounds explores the hidden battles veterans fight every day. It provides tools for understanding, pathways to connection, and a strong message of hope. You’ll also hear about Nautical Salute, a veteran-founded nonprofit that offers therapeutic boating excursions as part of the healing journey, reminding us that recovery happens in motion and in community.

Shadow Wounds is not medical advice - it’s an honest, heartfelt tool designed to inspire conversation.

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Release date

Audiobook: 11 August 2025