The Lost Hiker: One Veteran's Path to Recovery

This story takes the reader on a journey of recovery and self-discovery. In a sense it is a spiritual quest that transforms Army Veteran Ryan Augelliano from a drunkard on the downward spiral to a newfound man. We meet Ryan as he is transitioning out of the Army and struggling with what to do next. He is lost. His family increasingly worries about him and his future. At the same time Ryan is diving deeper into one of his favorite bad habits: Drinking. Ryan is at a crossroads, so to speak, and the path he chooses determines his quality of life onward. Adapting to civilian life after service is not easy for many veterans. This is especially true for Ryan. From being disenchanted with career options to discovering something he has passion for, from feelings of isolation and loneliness to embracing companionship, Ryan Augelliano goes from being lost in life to finding his path toward redemption.