The Hidden War

by Leonard C. DeGrate Jr.

Overview

As a war vet, it is never believed that one gets rid of the war environment. It tends to stay with us through a lifetime. When one must think all it might be, is acting cool and mighty, the behind-the-scenes are quite the opposite.
With this book, myself, Leonard Clarence DeGrate, Jr, retired from federal service on 31 March 2021, wants to expound on the disguised truths and disastrous aftereffects of having gone through multiple versions of wars. Everything a soldier is needed to bear even after they've had quit from the battlegrounds. From society's behavior to the drastic effect on a soldier's mental health.
The repercussion is often the worse part, as it doesn't just stay with you, but it disturbs everyone around you, from family to friends. Having constant depression and mental disorders would be one hell of a ride for not just you but everyone relating. Through this book, I want to pass on the information and experiences my family and I had to meet, along with various ways you look for to recover—all those disorders and all the symptoms, causes, and cures to it.
You are not alone; you served the country and now it's time for the country to play a bit of its part. This isn't the time to feel helpless or lost when you've been escaping death for years, courageously and headstrong. You are the reason this country exists right now, and it's time to hold some strength for yourself too! You are not lost and you will never lose to ix something so mere, with a bit of knowledge and will; this shall indeed pass.
I hope to give my fellow brothers a way to find hope within themselves and believe in themselves, with all I can do for them in this book. We are in this together

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781801285315
Publisher:	Leonard C. DeGrate Jr.
Publication date:	01/20/2022
Pages:	86
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.21(d)

About the Author

Leonard Clarence DeGrate, Jr. was born in Waco, Texas in 1950 to the parentage of L. C. DeGrate Sr. and Edna Marie Evans. Leonard credits his maternal grandmother with providing him emotional and psychological support, encouragement, and inspiration that were the driving forces and motivation for him to be successful in all endeavors.
Leonard graduated from George Washington Carver High School with honors in 1968. While in high school, he advanced to 1st trumpet in the school’s international award-winning band. Afterwards, he attended the University of Texas at Arlington until 1970 when he joined the United States Army. In 1971, DeGrate attended Officers’ Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for 11 weeks.
In 1972, he was transferred to the Republic of Korea where he was made Battalion Training Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) while assigned to HHC, 802nd Engineer Battalion Construction - Sections S-2 (Intelligence) and S-3 (Operations). In addition, he used his extra time to work as a Human Relations Specialist and Drug Abuse Counselor while using his other extra time to study and make Deputy Dan Black Belt in the art of Tae Kwon Do Ji Do Kwan.
DeGrate was discharged from the Army in 1973 with awards of a United States Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for Distinguished Military Service; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Expert Badge with Rifle Bar; and the Korean Defense Medal.
Leonard resumed his studies at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1975 with majors in Psychology, Sociology, and Counseling. In 1978, he graduated from East Texas State University with a master’s degree in counseling and minor emphases in Psychology. In 1980, he received his Master of Science degree in Social Work with major in Administration graduating with honors.
In February 2005, Leonard achieved the Diplomat of Clinical Social Work (DCSW), the highest recognition awarded by the National Association of Social Workers’ Competence Certification Commission. He passed examination for Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor (LCDC) in November 2016.