You Can't Change The Past, But You Can Control How You Respond To It.
BE THE VOICE
Written for anyone dealing with PTSD or struggling to cope with events of the past.
Dedicated to Our First Responders and Defence Personnel.
THIS BOOK - 66 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Can you control HOW you think and WHAT you think about? Is it possible you can influence how you react to and feel about events of the past?
If you think you can, and you are a person committed to personal development, then this book is for you.
In a world where 'mental health' problems are clearly on the rise, each of us has a responsibility to play our part.
And that is to at least learn to recognise the patterns of thinking that control how we respond to the past, present, the imagined future events of our lives, and take a degree of conscious control over those thinking patterns.
THE AUTHOR
George Lee Sye
We can all do that. The question is how?
Over the course of his 66 years (at the time of writing this), including 11 years of his life in the world of special operations, George Lee Sye has been exposed to tragedy and traumatic events that have significantly affected others. Molested as a young boy of 9, tormented by a pedophile as a teen, exposed to a run of family suicides that is beyond belief, recovering aircraft crash victims, attending fatalities and critical incidents as a first responder, facing bankruptcy multiple times; he's somehow been able to turn those events into learnings and character building blocks in a way that has stood him out from the general crowd.
Now, after a lifetime of exposure to many highly theoretical self help books and the unqualified ramblings of so called academic experts, he thought it time to step up and share his story, also the story of others, and his well worn pathway to some semblance of sanity and a life dominated by joy and fulfilment.
This is NOT some magic pill!
Is this the answer everyone who suffers from depression or PTSD needs? Absolutely not. Would it be useful to understand what's in here and add this approach to your portfolio of self-help and external-help strategies? Definitely!
Read it, use it, and form your own opinion.
WHAT'S IN THE BOOK?
Be The Voice is not just a personal story — it's a roadmap for reclaiming control of your thoughts, emotional state, and personal power when facing the shadows of past trauma.
This isn't a theory-heavy textbook, nor is it a shallow self-help puff piece.
It's a lived-experience guide that combines raw storytelling, psychological insight, and practical tools you can apply immediately — especially if you're a first responder, a veteran, or someone who's lived through deeply challenging experiences.
Here's what you'll find inside:
THE BACKSTORY
George opens the book with a gripping account of his own special operations selection experience in "A Mountain of Voices", followed by a powerful narrative that includes:
- Childhood trauma and tragedy
- Military and special operations insights
- Lessons from suicide, loss, and critical incident response
- The pivotal moment that sparked this book's creation
These chapters set the emotional context for why the book exists — and why the tools that follow matter.
THE INNER VOICE EXPLAINED
The heart of the book focuses on how your internal dialogue shapes your emotional state and how to take control of it. You'll learn:
- What questions really do to your thinking (and why they're everything)
- How our thought patterns are learned — and can be unlearned
- How emotional states are connected to memory, focus, and meaning
This section is packed with examples, mental experiments, and insights you'll recognise immediately from your own life.
THE TOOLKIT: QUESTION-BASED CONTROL
At the core of George's method is a set of tools based on strategic questioning — honed through years in special operations and mentoring others through trauma.
You'll discover the Four Types of Questions that help you:
- 1. Change how you feel about past experiences
- 2. Focus on solutions instead of problems
- 3. Trigger real action instead of overthinking
- 4. Step into responsibility rather than blame
This is where theory turns into action — and where readers report the biggest breakthroughs.
THE FINAL PIECES
As the book closes, George explores:
- The paradox of being a strong first responder while silently struggling
- The idea that "you already have what you need" — if you learn to use it
- Practical guidance on when and how to revisit past trauma safely
- Conversation tools to help others think differently too
The book ends with a nod to Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning — a powerful reminder that suffering can be endured if it's given purpose.
BONUS RESOURCES
Included in the appendices:
- A decision-making guide on revisiting past trauma
- Conversation tools for helping others through questioning
- A structured recap of core strategies
Whether you're dealing with trauma, supporting someone who is, or simply committed to mental strength — Be The Voice offers a grounded, experience-based path forward.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Be The Voice is written for those who carry the weight of the past — and are ready to explore how they carry it.
Whether you've worn a uniform, faced down critical incidents, or simply lived through trauma that changed you... this book was written with you in mind. This book is especially suited to:
- First Responders — paramedics, police, firefighters, and emergency workers who've seen too much and are often expected to just "carry on."
- Defence and Military Personnel — current or former service members who live with the unseen scars of service.
- Survivors of Childhood or Adult Trauma — including abuse, loss, and neglect.
- Mental Health Professionals looking for a grounded, real-world perspective from someone who's walked the path their clients are on.
- Anyone who believes in self-responsibility and wants practical tools for improving their internal world.
This is not a book of hollow affirmations or untested theory. It's for those who value clarity, experience, and actionable methods for taking back control of their minds.
If you've ever thought "I just want a practical way to feel better and think clearer" — this is for you.
Buy your copy from Amazon!
| Q: Is this a book about PTSD or therapy? |
No — it's not clinical or diagnostic. It's a mindset and thinking guide based on lived experience. While it may support recovery, it does not replace professional help and is not intended as medical advice.
| Q: Do I need to be in the military or a first responder to relate to this? |
Not at all. While the stories draw from those worlds, the tools and concepts apply to anyone who wants to better manage how they think and feel — no matter their background.
| Q: What’s different about this compared to other “self-help” books? |
It's written by someone who's lived it — not someone speculating from a lecture hall. It avoids fluff and focuses on real-world tools and brutally honest reflection.
| Q: How is it delivered? |
The book is available on Amazon in print and Kindle ebook, and in the USA it's also available on Audible as an audiobook.
| Q: Can I use the strategies in this book to help others? |
Yes. In fact, the appendices include conversational tools and structured questioning frameworks that are ideal for peer support, coaching, and mentoring.
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