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10 Questions for My Husband

January 11, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Every so often I chat with Sam about random things...sometimes his military time comes up in those chats. Have you ever heard the phrase or perhaps played the game "20 Questions?" Well, we are going to shorten that version and just do half. *Disclaimer: These are actual responses from my husband...who has a "military sense of humor" at … [Read more...]

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There Will Be Ups and Downs…

January 10, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

My previous post was on Resources for Families...and I listed a few websites that have been helpful to us. When I was writing that and rereading it, I started to think about the ups and downs with PTSD. There will be ups and downs...that's a given. I think if we try to understand them, give our Veterans some space, a cup of coffee, and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: avoidance, hyper vigilance, hyperarousal, numbness, PTSD, trauma, triggers, Veterans

Resources for Families

January 9, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

I was recently asked, "what resources do you read, use for learning or coping with someone who has PTSD?" What seems like a loaded question at times (because it can put me on the spot), is one that I am not often asked, but when I am...well, I really have to think about how to answer. I knew of Sam's PTSD diagnosis because he shared with me the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: avoidance, Love Our Vets, National Center for PTSD, PTSD, This Able Veteran, VA, Veterans

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