The Constant Battle

By J.C. Kurtis

This book is about the constant battle we all face in our daily lives, some have it worse than others, and some have very little. Over the years I have lost several of my fellow soldiers to suicide and combat-related injuries. The events and stories in this book are a detailed chronological path that led me to who I am today. My trials and tribulations including growing up, becoming a soldier, being at war, a broken marriage, times where suicide seem to be the only option, and many more feelings and emotions in my life. I’ve struggled with PTSD for over 7 years now, and it never gets any easier. With strength knowledge and determination anyone can overcome adversity and loss. This book is a tribute to the many men and women who fight for our country’s greatest traditions, honor, and valor. So please join me as I take you on a trip through one mans inner demons and the battles we face as soldiers, veterans, and people in the name of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. This is my story…

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.C. Kurtis
• Release date: Feb 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386843788

J.C. Kurtis

My name is Jason James Cody Kercheski. I was born on June 24th 1986, in Reading PA. I lived all my life in Pennsylvania ITS HOME. I went to Exeter Sr. High School and graduated in 2005. I started Acting and Modeling classes when I was 17 years of age, and I have been hooked ever since. In 2004 I was a main feature in the Touchstone Pictures Movie Annapolis. From there I became a member of the Screen Actors Guild or SAG. After the movie wrapped I went and performed at IMTA in Los Angeles California (HollyWood).  After this I joined the Military in Sep of 2008 where I served for 9 years. I am a combat Veteran. I have extensive training with Military Police.  In 2016 I wrote my first book. It will drop early 2017. I did this on purpose. There are a lot of steps involved after the book is written. I want everything executed well. I have two siblings one brother named Mark, and one sister named Courtney. I also have two loving Parents Mark and Karyn. I love working out IT'S NOT A HOBBY IT'S A LIFESTYLE. I have traveled all over the United States and abroad..  Acting and Modeling is my Passion It's what I believe I'm meant to do professionally.

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The Early Years

Chapter 1

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The Effect Words Can Have

I would not be the man I am today, had I not heeded my mother’s words that fateful day. When I was twenty-two years old, my mother showed me some tough love that’s never left me. What my mother made me realize was, I was not living up to my fullest potential in life or as her son. I was on a road to nowhere at 22 years old, but what my mother said to me one morning literally turned my life around for the better.

Right after high school I had no plans for college or anything else. Acting was always at the forefront of my mind, but I loved partying too much with my friends. I worked all manual labor jobs after I graduated. Those jobs ranged from Wal-Mart to Ashley Furniture. Busting my back day in and day out, working eighty hours a week. I always wanted something better. I was always searching for something more.

I was away in North Carolina trying to start my life with Felecia for the last six months after being with her for a year. Away from my family, friends and anything fun. I would get phone calls from my friends telling me how much they missed me just as much as I missed them.

My social life was nonexistent in North Carolina. Just work, work, and work. Felecia was totally against drinking or anything else and I respected her wishes in not partaking. After a while, I began wondering if Felecia loved me or not. I finally came to the realization she was still in love with her ex-boyfriend. One day I guess she had enough and in February of 2007 she ran off with her ex. I just didn’t want nor could I stand the pain anymore. One day I asked myself where my life was going. Do I have any idea?  My life was headed down the toilet and I was ready to pull the chain. I decided I wanted to go home.

I made it home in twelve hours and my friends were at my parent’s house waiting to party. I was so overjoyed, but heartbroken at the same time. I was not in a good way. I began to think how much fun I used to have: All the parties and good times. So why shouldn’t I do it again?

That night was the start of a seventy-two hour bender or stupor. I’m surprised that I’m still alive. It was from Thursday night till Sunday evening. My parents picked me up at my buddy’s house. I was so out of it. When I was on my own I always did my own thing, but my destructive behavior was letting down the very people who looked up to me the most, that being my family.

I was blitzed out of my mind. My sister was also in the car I later found out. She specifically came up to my parent’s house to spend time with me. I was so drunk and high to realize; she was there and I couldn’t even give her a hello or a hug. I woke up the next morning not realizing she had been up for the night. The way my mother looked at me and what she said has never left