There is nothing truer than the love of a dog. I see it every single day. Some would think it would be absolutely annoying to have a dog by your side every day but to be honest, I have trouble picturing life before Memphis for Sam. I know it was a struggle. Every.single.day. He would struggle to wake up, struggle with work, and the entire day … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Taking Care of Yourself with Books
I love to read. I have loved books since I was a little girl. My dad would read to me, listen to me as I pretended to read to him. My favorite thing was going to the library or bookstore with him, picking out a book and reading it until I absolutely had to put it away and go to bed. Books can help us escape. Having a bad day? Grab a book, find a … [Read more...]
Secondary PTSD
I recently read an essay penned by a spouse whose husband has PTSD. She wrote about visiting her psychologist and she heard the words "spouse secondary PTSD" for the first time. Now don't get me wrong, I understand very well that secondary PTSD can occur...but have you ever really thought about what that is, and how it can affect someone you … [Read more...]