Dehumanized

By Riley Blackwood

Dehumanized: War, Ethics, and the Soldier's Psyche is a raw, unflinching exploration of the psychological battlefield faced by those who serve. Drawing deeply on the realities of war psychology, this book dives into the pervasive trauma soldiers endure-the emotional numbing that protects yet isolates, the moral conflicts that haunt the conscience, and the survivor's guilt that lingers like a shadow.

Through vivid narratives and expert insights into combat stress, moral injury, and battlefield psychology, it exposes how dehumanization becomes both a survival mechanism and a source of profound psychological struggle. This journey is not only about the trauma itself but about trauma-informed care and the resilient spirit fighting to reclaim identity amidst mental health stigma and combat fatigue.

With ethical dilemmas as a backdrop, Dehumanized confronts the harrowing realities of emotional detachment and the silent epidemic of veteran suicide. It challenges readers to understand the soldier's psyche beyond the uniform, to witness the intricate and painful process of trauma recovery, and to acknowledge the urgent need for compassionate military trauma therapy.

This is a compelling call to recognize the invisible wounds of war and the profound human cost of conflict-reminding us that true courage lies in facing not just the enemy, but the battles within.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCJHP2V3
• ISBN13: 9798231824731
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Riley Blackwood
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"