Sunrise Through the Darkness
About this ebook
Many have seen Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center, which depicted this horrific day and the rescue of Will and his Sergeant, John McLoughlin. Surviving the initial collapse was only part of the story. Multiple surgeries, forced retirement, survivor’s guilt, depression, and learning to live again with PTSD were waiting outside of the rubble.
Will has teamed with clinical psychologist, Michael Moats, to share his message of faith, hope, and love and how these three things helped him navigate the unchartered waters of learning to live again after the tragedy of September 11th. Although Sunrise Through the Darkness speaks directly to first responders, Will’s message is relatable to anyone who has suffered trauma or loves someone who has. Sunrise Through the Darkness marks the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 and gives honor to those that died through Will’s continued work of healing and serving others.
About the author
William Jimeno is a retired Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Detective, who survived the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. After being buried in the rubble for 13 hours, Will had a long recovery, in which he now uses as a redefinition of serving others in his struggle with PTSD and the importance of never giving up on yourself by anchoring into faith, hope, and love.
Dr. Moats is a clinical psychologist in Colorado Springs whose passion lies in working with clients who are learning to redefine their lives and create new meaning, especially those dealing with grief and loss in its many forms (i.e., death, divorce, job loss, recent move, natural disaster, war). Michael believes that every instance of loss is new, is not competitive, and offers a gift wrapped deeply within the pain.
