Peter Andrew Torruella

Peter Andrew Torruella enlisted in the United States Army on August 5, 1980. For over 20 years, he served his country in multiple duty stations and deployments. On January 23, 2012, Torruella was medically discharged due to injuries suffered in combat, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The daily routine of dealing with PTSD is a hardship on himself, his family and friends. He hopes sharing his experience through poetry will help give people better awareness of the PTSD condition....

Peter Andrew Torruella enlisted in the United States Army on August 5, 1980. For over 20 years, he served his country in multiple duty stations and deployments. On January 23, 2012, Torruella was medically discharged due to injuries suffered in combat, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The daily routine of dealing with PTSD is a hardship on himself, his family and friends. He hopes sharing his experience through poetry will help give people better awareness of the PTSD condition.... See less