Ingram, Wayne Soldier of Conscience

From Fighting the IRA to Battling PTSD

This is the true story of Wayne Ingram, a British soldier whose life is changed after the horrors of war and battling complex post-traumatic stress disorder by his encounter with a four-year-old boy named Stefan. Born in a war-torn country and severely disfigured, Stefan begins a journey of healing for both of them through his encounter with Wayne. Over the course of 13 years, Wayne's aggression and trauma are tempered by Stefan's love, courage and the bond between them. Their relationship helps Wayne rediscover a life beyond war and violence, ultimately making him a better, more compassionate person. Ingram's story takes readers through different chapters of his life his military service in reconnaissance, the challenges of PTSD, his work as a paramedic and his volunteer work as a firefighter. The book also describes his career in telemedicine, including his time in war zones such as Iraq and Africa, where he faced personal and professional challenges. Readers are immersed in his fundraising efforts, such as surviving a lifeboat challenge and organising a 24-hour bike race to build an orphanage in Africa. It is an emotional and multifaceted narrative that weaves together themes of love, courage, death, mental health issues, and personal growth. Written from the heart, it is a genuine and honest account of a man who overcame his past through the transformative power of love and compassion. This memoir will appeal to anyone who has faced personal struggles, making it interesting for a wide audience.