
Surrender Paradox
The Surrender Paradox peels back the cover over Chaplain (Captain) John VanderKaay''s experiences in war and Hurricane Katrina, his own struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the stigma against getting mental health help. Labeled as "crazy," he was told by superiors, "Good chaplains give help. They don''t need help." He spiraled downward, and the blows just kept coming. After a m...
The Surrender Paradox peels back the cover over Chaplain (Captain) John VanderKaay''s experiences in war and Hurricane Katrina, his own struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the stigma against getting mental health help. Labeled as "crazy," he was told by superiors, "Good chaplains give help. They don''t need help." He spiraled downward, and the blows just kept coming. After a m...