Eric, a retired U.S. Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, faced the brutal realities of war on the front lines, witnessing experiences that would leave lasting scars on his mind and spirit. The weight of trauma settled heavily, slowly pulling him into a downward spiral marked by alcoholism, broken relationships, and a pervasive sense of isolation. Each day felt like a battle within itself, as he wrestled with feelings of abandonment—by both God and the world around him. Haunted by memories he could neither escape nor forget, Eric struggled with suicidal thoughts and a profound, all-encompassing hopelessness. The war didn’t just change his surroundings; it shook the foundation of his very identity, leaving him searching desperately for meaning, connection, and a path back to life.