While information about PTSD and TBIs dominate the media, the existence - and effects of - anniversary dates often go undicussed. Shaw shares his own experiences with anniversaries, their sources and symptoms, how he navigates through them, and some suggestions for others to do the same.
In 1983, Master Sergeant (retired) Joe Santiago left his home in New York City, NY to join the US Army. Joe was excited when he left NYC to see the world and live the life of a soldier. In 2008, Joe would be medically retired from the Army due to his Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) he suffered while serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).