The Mat Never Ends

<p><strong>Book Description:</strong></p><p><em>The Mat Never Ends</em> is a powerful unflinching memoir by former Tomb Guard and combat veteran SSG (R) Joseph L. Hull LCSW who invites readers to walk beside him through the sacred silence of Arlington National Cemetery to the hidden battlefields of the mind.</p><p></p><p>Blending raw honesty with reflective depth Hull recounts his journey from standing watch over America's Unknown Soldiers to confronting the invisible wounds carried home from war. Through discipline loss and purpose he explores the question faced by every veteran: <em>what happens when the mission ends but the fight continues within?</em></p><p></p><p>Written with the precision of a soldier and the heart of a therapist this memoir transcends military experience. It's a story of brotherhood endurance and rediscovering meaning beyond the uniform. For anyone who has ever wrestled with identity trauma or the search for peace after service <em>The Mat Never Ends</em> is a testament that duty like healing never truly ends; it evolves.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Themes:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>The sacred honor of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier</li><li>Post-service identity and the psychology of purpose</li><li>PTSD resilience and the path to mental healing</li><li>Brotherhood leadership and sacrifice</li></ul>