veterans courage

Born in San Jose, California, Jaime Lee Johnson was raised by his aunt after an adoption at a very early age. She married shortly after and he lived a relatively normal childhood. Friends, did well in school, and loved sports. Especially ice hockey.
Jaime knew he wanted to serve, given how every generation in his family had in one way or another, but also knew it was a commitment. He served 7 years in the US Army as an infantryman and in a military intelligence unit. Including a deployment to Baghdad in 2005.
After discharging, he experienced trouble like most vets with PTSD and had to find help for it. A friend recommended he go to the Vet Center in San Jose and everything changed. He got the help he needed and found a new home of sorts with the support groups he attends to this day.
Jaime knew that the lessons he learned through the group could help others, which is why he became part of the project for this book. He wanted to pass on his experiences with PTSD and how he found ways to deal with the side effects of war, both physically and mentally. He hopes that with this book, he can help at least one veteran reconnect with their family or their friends. Or to show them the way on getting help for problems they feel no one else can understand.