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Melodie Parrish brings awareness to the realities of trauma

8 Months of Hell by Melodie Parrish book cover
Courtesy of Melodie Parrish
"8 Months of Hell" is Melodie Parrish's new book.

Melodie Parrish is the author of 8 Months of Hell: My Journey with PTSD . She spoke to Community Voices about the process of writing her book, as well as her experience with PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

For more information visit: https://www.8monthsofhell.com/

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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