Peace after Combat

It could be your neighbor, your coworker, your son, or the woman sitting next to you in church. When combat veterans return from war, they’re often confused. They struggle to reconnect with their families; the cheering crowds and smothering hugs make them want to jump out of their skin; and sometimes they even long to return to the hell of deployment. What they’ve experienced in combat can radically change how they view themselves, others, and the world at large. They may have never seen so much hurt, suffering, death, and destruction, which leaves them questioning, “Where is God?” Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, a veteran USAF officer and board-certified clinical psychologist, has been in countless sessions with combat veterans and their loved ones and now shares powerful first-hand accounts, lessons, proven exercises, and biblical truth. Whether experiencing combat directly as a veteran or wanting to help bring healing as a family member, pastor, chaplain, or counselor, this book is essential. The emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing encountered applies to anyone facing harsh realities and uncomfortable questions and hoping to find peace again.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Foreword by SEAC (Ret) John Wayne Troxell
4. Preface
5. Introduction
6. Part 1: Understanding Combat Experiences
7. Chapter 1: Posttraumatic Stress
8. Chapter 2: Control Is an Illusion
9. Chapter 3: Intentions on the Battlefield
10. Chapter 4: Death in Combat
11. Chapter 5: Where Is God in War?
12. Part 2: In Session with Combat Veterans
13. Chapter 6: Killer of Innocence
14. Chapter 7: Flatlines
15. Chapter 8: You in Exchange for Me
16. Chapter 9: Your Blood on My Hands
17. Part 3: Miracles in Combat
18. Chapter 10: Miracle on the Battlefield
19. Chapter 11: Last Words Letter
20. Part 4: What’s Next for You and Your Family?
21. Chapter 12: Combat and Marriage
22. Chapter 13: Final Thoughts and Your Big Questions
23. Additional Information
24. Closing Credits