abuse – Shawn D. Congleton ~ author

Chuck Norris doesn’t get PTSD, PTSD gets Chuck Norris—BUT what about his family?

I remember growing up in the 80s, noticing just how many, mostly action movies, but definitely more than a few dramatic representations of the aftermath of the Vietnam War on our servicemen. I was introduced to First Blood by a small town pastor that lived near us when he played it for my six yearContinue reading “Chuck Norris doesn’t get PTSD, PTSD gets Chuck Norris—BUT what about his family?”

Why? Why would I write this memoir? Why would I reveal so much?

Sadly, too many people have lived very difficult childhoods. If you are one of those, you may feel like you can never escape or overcome it. If you know someone who has gone through incredible obstacles during their formative years, maybe you see their destructive habits seemingly out of their control. Your life may notContinue reading “Why? Why would I write this memoir? Why would I reveal so much?”