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Haunted by the traumatic images of his police work, Simon Gillard’s journey from an eager recruit to a struggling officer showcases the toll of high-stress cases, including murders and suicides. As his career progressed, he faced panic attacks and turned to alcohol, leading to multiple suicide attempts and a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This poignant memoir not only details his harrowing experiences within the police force but also aims to raise awareness about PTSD, offering hope and understanding to others facing similar challenges.
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Life Sentence, Simon Gillard
- Language
- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Life Sentence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Gillard
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780143782179
- Category
- Psychology, Biographies and Thoughts, True crime
- Description
- Haunted by the traumatic images of his police work, Simon Gillard’s journey from an eager recruit to a struggling officer showcases the toll of high-stress cases, including murders and suicides. As his career progressed, he faced panic attacks and turned to alcohol, leading to multiple suicide attempts and a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This poignant memoir not only details his harrowing experiences within the police force but also aims to raise awareness about PTSD, offering hope and understanding to others facing similar challenges.