We in America tend to lean towards the attitude of "Woe is me" and think that are struggles and fears are legitimate, however when you line them up with the struggles and fears of an American soldier, you can feel pretty ashamed of your complaining. When you are in a position where Taliban tell you that "they shot down an American helicopter, killed everyone" and that you need to "hand over the American or every member of your family will be killed" it can be pretty clear that fear will rise up in someone's bones. (p. 199 & 238)
Back in WWII, many soldiers came home with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a disease that many get when they come home from a graphic and horrific tenure in the trenches. Many saw their best friends die in ways unreal for the human mind. Their families could notice a significant change in their behavior. From abusive behavioral symptoms such as sexual abuse, verbal abuse, alcohol abuse, tobacco abuse, and many other symptoms,these boys were never the same again.
For Lutrell this was even more of a present part of his life.
Back in WWII, many soldiers came home with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a disease that many get when they come home from a graphic and horrific tenure in the trenches. Many saw their best friends die in ways unreal for the human mind. Their families could notice a significant change in their behavior. From abusive behavioral symptoms such as sexual abuse, verbal abuse, alcohol abuse, tobacco abuse, and many other symptoms,these boys were never the same again.
For Lutrell this was even more of a present part of his life.