Combatrelated PTSD and its effects on families that support wounded warriors is a growing concern throughout the world. This is a topic that few truly understand and even fewer know how to help and support the veterans and families who are suffering. A Stranger in My Bed addresses these hidden topics and strives to provide empathy compassion education and increased societal support for spouses and families who are facing the devastating effects of living with their veterans PTSD. Tools and support are provided for those caring for our veterans to give them strength hope and wellness for their future. The unique fivepart format uses story education and a selfhelp program to promote knowledge compassion and caregiver wellness. The story provides an intimate inside view of what PTSD looks like in a reallife family. The comprehensive easytoread educational sections provide a wide range of topics on PTSD including the effects on both the veteran and their families. The selfhelp program provides tools and skills to promote wellness and healing for caregivers and offers resources for ongoing support beyond the book.