Baby steps for some things in life---am I right? Taking small steps instead of giant leaps can be a good thing. If you suffer from anxiety, or feel anxiety build up then you know that some days that is like the heaviest invisible weight on your chest. You can't wave a magic wand and it disappears, you can't press the giant red easy button either. I … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Taking Care of Our Country’s Veterans
I recently read an article on Huff Post that was titled just what the title of this blog reads---"Taking Care of Our Country's Veterans." I have to wonder though, is this one of our top national priorities? I've often heard the phrase, "Veterans wrote a blank check on their lives." In many cases, these Veterans went to war, risked not coming … [Read more...]
What Not to Say to Someone with a Mental Illness
Have you ever put your foot in your mouth because of your words? *raising hand* I have. And it sucks. Living with a mental illness is a struggle that most people cannot see. To most folks, Sam looks like a regular guy. A guy who has a dog with him in public for a disability they may not even understand. PTSD makes certain things harder than … [Read more...]