Despondent: Dealing with the Long Term Effects of War on Those Who Serve, in Conflict and in Peace

From the hallways of high school to the battlefields of war, PVT Palmer embarks on a journey that will test his courage, resilience, and sense of self. Driven by a desire to serve, he enlists in the military, unaware of the battles that await him-both overseas and within.

Through the chaos of combat, Palmer faces the harsh realities of war, forging bonds with his brothers in arms and confronting the weight of life-and-death decisions. But when the deployment ends, a new fight begins-the struggle to adjust to civilian life. Haunted by memories, isolated from those who can't understand, and searching for purpose, Palmer must find a way to navigate a world that feels foreign to him.

Gritty, emotional, and deeply personal, this is a story of sacrifice, survival, and the unbreakable will of a soldier. Will Palmer find his way home?