Inner Demons

by Stephen Byrd

Alex Jackson has severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s an occupational hazard from being a paramedic. He’s having nightmares, getting irritable with patients and co-workers, and drinking to excess. As he reaches rock bottom, he embarks on a journey to improve his mental health, only to discover that the mental health system isn’t what he thought it would be. He’s in a battle against his inner demons to find the mental and emotional support that he needs before his...