I recovered because of my obsession to get better, the support of my family and a mental health system that worked. My book takes you inside the Ward 17 psych unit in Melbourne, where I spent 77 days and nights over a two-year period with veterans and first responders. I introduce you to moral injury, a condition similar to PTSD but which is a distinct affliction that can occur in any occupation/walk of life. It just needs someone’s idea of what’s right to be violated strongly enough.

What worked for me was approaching my trauma with curiosity. Total honesty with my partner Mary. Never giving up. Understanding the nature of my identity wound, my anger, and seeking meaning from life. My memoir might be tough to read. It’s also uplifting. I hope it will inspire and bring about change.

The e-book is available internationally on Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books and the Google Play store. The audiobook is on Audible, Kobo and Google (I've done the recording 😎)

In Australia/NZ, the book can be bought through the Pan Mac website or all good bookstores. Physical copies can also be bought in the United States and Canada from the Independent Publishers Group (IPG), Barnes & Noble and Amazon.