Trauma doesn’t end when the moment passes.
In this powerful video short, Phil Parker captures the lasting impact of PTSD with a single, unforgettable metaphor: “It’s like looking at the sun too long. The burn doesn’t go away.”
This haunting quote comes from the author of Guard, his raw and revealing memoir about standing watch over death row inmates—and the emotional weight that followed him home.
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🔗 Guard – Genius Book Publishing
