He Thought He Was Just Helping a Vulnerable Stranger! Her True Identity

Deliberately. He fell back on the strict, four-count tactical pattern the VA therapist had taught him for managing panic attacks: Inhale for four. Hold for four. Exhale for four. Hold for four. The rhythmic counting anchored him, pulling his consciousness back from the ledge.

When he opened his eyes, the world gradually snapped back into focus. The continue reading …