What does it mean to be "mortared"? Attacked or bombed with shells fired from a mortar. Mortar -- a weapon that provides rapid,...

"(*JESS' leg cramps.) -- p. 12 What does a leg spasm look like? A burn injury decreases muscle volume and density--this inflammation...

What is PTSD? Mental and physical reactions are common after a traumatic event, like a burn injury. For some people, reactions may last...

Burn survivors may face several challenges in the aftermath of their injury. Whereas each individual experiences psychological distress...

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...

In Ugly Lies the Bone, Jess has served two tours oversea in Afghanistan. After volunteering for a third tour, she is injured by an...