Reclaiming October contains the poignant story of Damien, a US Army veteran who survived his deployment to Iraq only to have the trauma of that war follow him home. Diagnosed with PTSD, assistance and treatment eluded him and his family. On October 14, 2013, Damien succumbed to the pain that tortured him for many years.
Conni Lee, his mother, tells her story of the trials and challenges she faced after Damien's death. She provides an intimate look into her grief journey, all the highs and lows, the suffering and eventually accepting the death of her younger child. She shares the therapies, methods and tools she learned in the hope other survivors of traumatic losses find validation, peace and growth as they navigate their own journey.
