Combatting Shadows: A Military Spouse's Guide to Mental Wellness

Author: Santana Barry Publisher: The Gifted Prose Publication Date: March 3, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-300-50887-8 Format: Paperback / eBook Page Count: 42 Language: English Genre: Self-Help / Mental Health / Military Families About the Book You're the one who holds it all together. But who holds space for you? Military life isn't just hard on those who serve its heavy for the ones left behind. Combatting Shadows is a heartfelt guide for military spouses, especially wives, who are silently battling anxiety, emotional burnout, and the invisible weight of deployment life. Written by Santana G. Barry, an Army ex-spouse who lived it for 14 years, this book combines real-life inspired stories, gentle journal prompts, and mental wellness reflections designed to help you feel seen, supported, and strong again. Whether you're in the middle of a deployment, navigating separation, or recovering from emotional exhaustion this book was written for you. In This Book, You'll Find: - Stories that reflect your lived experience - Guided journaling to process emotions and find peace - Self-care and wellness strategies you can actually use - Encouraging affirmations to uplift your spirit - Permission to put your mental health first This is more than a book it's your space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.