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Being Mortared and a Gunner
What does it mean to be "mortared"? Attacked or bombed with shells fired from a mortar. Mortar -- a weapon that provides rapid,...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Leg Cramps
"(*JESS' leg cramps.) -- p. 12 What does a leg spasm look like? A burn injury decreases muscle volume and density--this inflammation...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is PTSD? Mental and physical reactions are common after a traumatic event, like a burn injury. For some people, reactions may last...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 3, 20234 min read


Life and Distress After a Burn Injury
Burn survivors may face several challenges in the aftermath of their injury. Whereas each individual experiences psychological distress...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 3, 20233 min read


Stories from Veterans
The link below is an article/story about Sam Brown who was set on fire by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) during his first tour in...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 2, 20231 min read


The War in Afghanistan
In Ugly Lies the Bone, Jess has served two tours oversea in Afghanistan. After volunteering for a third tour, she is injured by an...
Rebecca Weaver
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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