Into the Valley of the Shadow: An American Soldier's Military Journey and His Battle with PTSD

About 18 percent of American veterans suffer from PTSD. Many are aware and receiving treatment, but some suffer in silence, and their loved ones suffer with them. Here are three perspectives from a young soldier, a licensed psychotherapist, and a college professor. Each shares the desire to raise awareness of PTSD for the sake of all those who are walking through the Valley of the Shadow.