Fifteen Years Late:
A Soldier's Guide to Surviving PTSD
A Soldier’s Guide to Surviving PTSD
A raw and powerful survival guide born from lived experience. Fifteen Years Late is trusted by heroes—veterans, first responders, and civilians alike—because PTSD is not limited to the battlefield. This book offers compassion, clarity, and courage for anyone navigating trauma, recovery, and the search for peace.
Healing Starts Here!
Why Fifteen Years Late Matters
Stories of Struggle. Lessons of Survival. A Path Forward.
Fifteen Years Late is more than a story—it’s a survival guide forged from lived experience. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, it shines a light on the silent battles of PTSD. Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, or someone who’s faced trauma in other ways, these pages offer hope, clarity, and the reminder that it’s never too late to heal.
Healing Starts Here!
From the Front Lines to the Home Front
This book is being shared among military units, police academies, fire stations, and community organizations. It’s not just a story—it’s a survival tool trusted by those who carry the weight of service and sacrifice.
A Revolution of Healing, Truth, and Resilience
The Peace Rebellion is more than a name—it’s a call to arms for a different kind of battle. We are building a movement that challenges the silence around trauma, PTSD, and mental health. Our mission is to replace stigma with strength, isolation with community, and pain with purpose.
Through books, coaching, resources, and shared voices, The Peace Rebellion Movement empowers veterans, first responders, and everyday people to reclaim their stories and step into healing. It’s not about ignoring the scars—it’s about transforming them into symbols of survival.
This is a rebellion where peace is the victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: No. While this book was written from a veteran’s perspective, its message reaches far beyond the military. Fifteen Years Late speaks to anyone who has faced trauma, grief, or invisible battles. First responders, family members, and civilians have all found healing and strength in its pages.
A: Fifteen Years Late isn’t a textbook or clinical manual—it’s a survival guide born out of lived experience. Scott Artal combines raw storytelling with hard-earned wisdom, making it relatable, practical, and authentic. It’s the book many wish they had years ago.
A: No. While the military is a backdrop for some of the stories, the themes of struggle, silence, and recovery apply to anyone facing the effects of trauma, whether from personal loss, abuse, frontline service, or life’s unexpected battles.
A: It provides understanding, validation, and tools for navigating PTSD and trauma. Many readers say it feels like having a trusted companion who “gets it” walking alongside them. It can also help family and friends better understand what their loved ones are going through.
A: Yes. Fifteen Years Late has been shared in police academies, firehouses, and veteran groups. It’s an excellent tool for peer support, training, or simply opening conversations that are too often left in the dark.
A: The Peace Rebellion Movement is the mission behind the book. It’s about challenging the silence and stigma around PTSD and trauma. Our goal is to replace shame with strength, isolation with community, and pain with purpose.
A: The Peace Rebellion Movement is the mission behind the book. It’s about challenging the silence and stigma around PTSD and trauma. Our goal is to replace shame with strength, isolation with community, and pain with purpose.
A: Because choosing peace in the face of trauma is an act of defiance. It goes against the silence, the stigma, and the hopelessness that PTSD often brings. It’s a movement that proves peace itself is worth fighting for.
A: Start by reading the book and sharing it with others. You can also join our online community, spread awareness on social media, and support our mission through events, discussions, and partnerships.
A: Fifteen Years Late is available on Amazon and other major book platforms such as IngramSpark. Amazon link: https://a.co/d/ddsZ2YI
A: Yes. We have an eBook. Audiobook is coming soon.
A: Yes. Fifteen Years Late is distributed through IngramSpark, which makes it easy for bookstores, libraries, schools, veteran organizations, and first responder groups to place bulk orders at wholesale pricing. If you represent an organization, you can order directly through IngramSpark’s catalog or your preferred distributor. For larger group requests or speaking engagements, you can also contact us directly for support.