{"product_id":"return-to-being-9781956904499","title":"Return to Being","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs military transition, PTSD, and veteran suicide remain at the forefront of the national conversation, the need for practical, emotionally honest guidance has never been greater. Return to Being meets that need with a powerful story of resilience, healing, and rediscovery. More than a resource for service members, it offers insight and hope for the spouses, families, and loved ones who walk the transition alongside them - illuminating a path toward connection, purpose, and life beyond military service. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn To Being (RTB) is a deeply personal memoir grounded in my 2019 deployment to Afghanistan, the mental health crisis that followed, a medical retirement that blindsided me, and the journey my family and I walked through PTSD, seizures, and the loss of military identity. The book follows a structured format - each chapter includes a narrative section, a \"Mission Debrief\" with lessons learned, and reflective prompts - designed not only to tell my story but also to guide readers through their own healing and transitions. The memoir offers a raw and authentic perspective that aligns with bestselling works such as The Body Keeps the Score (van der Kolk) and The Long Walk (Castner), while introducing an accessible framework families can use to understand the internal experience of a veteran returning home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-18861397\"\u003eRick Padilla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blacksmith Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781956904499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956904492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HEA\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HEA055000\"\u003eMental Health\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM055000\"\u003eMilitary Families\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blacksmith Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54229314011433,"sku":"9781956904499","price":19.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5747\/7673\/files\/9781956904499.jpg?v=1790355231","url":"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/return-to-being-9781956904499","provider":"New Jersey Corrections Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}