The author has an abundant background working with the U.S. Armed Forces veteran population. Her knowledge encompasses working for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy; Providing Human Resources Administration functions, as well as separation processing for all members exiting the military. The researcher also has experience working with veteran nonprofits in California, where the author helps all war veterans with transitional needs. She also created her own support group called Veteran Confessions, to help veterans and families with all support needs. The author obtained her Doctorates degree in Leadership. Obtaining her degree was the first step in trying to understand the many issues within the Veteran Affairs Medical System (VA) and transitional processes for medically injured veterans. Creating this poetry book was her first step in approaching her own struggles with PTSD by sharing her personal stories.