Behind The Smiles: An army veteran’s wife’s personal guide for supporting families with PTSD

On the 4th of September 2018, Caron Sanders-Crook walked out of her family home and made the eighty-mile trip to her workplace. She was beaten, fed-up, and losing faith in her marriage. The life she knew and loved was crumbling. With nowhere to turn, Caron faced the hardest decision – stay and fight for her family’s future, or give up on the husband she adored. This is her story. Behind The Smiles is an authentic and honest insight into the impact that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have on sufferers, and on their families. Caron’s journey will move and inspire you in equal measure, as she seeks to shine a light on the thoroughly unexplored and devastating condition known as PTSD. Caron leaves no stone unturned in her quest to highlight the truth about PTSD, and how it can bring even the happiest of families to their knees. Packed full of real-life stories, tips, and strategies for coping, Behind The Smiles is the ultimate insight into how you can help your friend, partner, or loved one to manage their condition, the warning signs to look out for, and how your family can get the help they deserve. As Caron explains, PTSD is a weak and feeble illness, that prays on the darkest experiences. By spreading awareness, and sharing coping strategies, we can defeat it. Reviews For Behind The Smiles Behind The Smiles offers a deep understanding of the signs and symptoms of PTSD along with the tools to effectively communicate with anyone who suffers from combat-related PTSD, to set realistic expectations, and to create a healthy environment for you and for them. The wisdom and practical strategies in this heartfelt guide will help you move beyond your own grief, helplessness, and fear so you can bring profound healing for you, your loved one, and your relationship. A brilliant resource for front line workers, nurses, caregivers, and family members supporting a loved one with PTSD. Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul