A Soldier's Understanding

About the Book

A Soldier’s Understanding is a book to help veterans gain a sense of “Normalcy” within their lives; assuring them that they are not alone. These poems and short stories convey the deepest thoughts, feelings, and struggles of a combat veteran. It also expresses the importance of “digging in” and coping with these symptoms; living life and fi nding a new mission and purpose in life.

About the Author

Tiffany Belongia served 11 years in the Army National Guard. She deployed in 2006 and again in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Life became much different for the accomplished SSG following her 2nd deployment. PTSD was not an easy diagnosis to accept, let alone manage. However, strength and resilience were found through expression - through writing. Writing not only became an outlet to express herself but also developed into a journey to acceptance.