The Aftermath

Write about a war veteran’s first day back home after being discharged.

This prompt focuses on the often overlooked, but deeply impactful aspect of war – coping in its aftermath. Reflect on the changes – physical, mental, and environmental. What are the battles your protagonist now faces on the home front? How do they re-adjust to civilian life, and how does the war experience shape their new ‘normal’? This explores themes of identity crisis, societal perception, coping with trauma, and healing.