Having a companion by your side, like a dog's unwavering commitment to serve as your devoted best friend for life, is the gift of life. The memoir "Until Tuesday" by Luis Carlos Montalvan describes his experiences as an Iraq War veteran who returns to his native country with both physical and psychological wounds. It draws attention to the experiences of soldiers suffering from PTSD and emphasizes the significance of mental health support. The book provides frank insight into PTSD challenges and the healing potential of the human-animal bond. It also deals on topics including veteran affairs, handicap rights, and the difficulties of transitioning back to normal life after serving in the military. Impacting many lives, the remarkable memoir describes Montalvan’s experiences with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and how his service dog, Tuesday, helped him find hope, healing, and purpose in life in this book. The story starts with Montalvan's battle with PTSD as a result of his war experiences in Iraq. He discusses his symptoms, which included despair, anxiety, panic …show more content…
He discusses his various treatments, including medication and therapy, and how they were insufficient to help him. Montalvan also discusses the stigma associated with mental health concerns and how it kept him from seeking help for a long time. He does, however, underline the need to get aid and support. "Until Tuesday" is more than simply a story of one man's PTSD battle; it also throws light on the greater issue of veterans' mental health. The author discusses the difficulties that many veterans suffer upon their return from combat, such as the difficulty of transitioning to civilian life and the lack of care for mental health issues. He emphasizes the importance of increased resources and support for veterans, and how service dogs may play an important role in that