Poetry from the PTSD Mind

War doesn’t end when the shooting stops. For many soldiers, it follows them home as PTSD—nightmares, flashbacks, anger, guilt and a crushing sense of isolation that family and friends struggle to understand. 

The invisible wounds of combat can feel harder to survive than the battlefield itself.

Poetry from the PTSD Mind is a lifeline for military PTSD sufferers, veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families. Written by former soldier Steve Barker, this powerful war poetry collection gives raw, unfiltered voice to trauma, anxiety, depression and the daily fight to hold it together.

Through vivid, uncompromising poems, Steve takes you inside the mind of a warrior living with combat stress. You’ll feel the blast waves, the survivor’s guilt, the sleepless nights—and the fragile moments of calm that keep him moving forward. His honesty, vulnerability and empathy speak directly to those who suffer in silence.

This is not a clinical manual or a quick fix. It’s emotional truth on the page, a reminder that you’re not weak, not alone, and not beyond help.

If you’re living with PTSD—or love someone who is—Poetry from the PTSD Mind is an essential companion. Start reading today and take a first, brave step towards understanding, connection and healing.