Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

Concert High

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Have you ever been so excited to see a concert that you "prep" before it by listening to that particular artist or band? Yep. I have. That was me prior to seeing The Secret Sisters, Shovel and Rope, and Brandi Carlile on Friday. Sam purchased concert tickets for me to see these artists waaaaayyyy back when. My birthday is in January, so I … [Read more...]

PTSD Awareness Month

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June is sometimes recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. How aware are we of that, actually? Do you know the signs and symptoms? Can you spot someone in a coffee shop and think, "yup, bet they have PTSD?" It is not always easy. It is not easy to admit, deal with, and live with every single day. What does "I'm fine." mean to you? I saw an … [Read more...]

My Name is Cathrine and I’m the Wife of a Veteran

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Often I’m asked a question that sometimes baffles me…”what’s it like being a military spouse?” You wouldn’t think the question catches me off guard, but it does. Why? I don’t feel like a normal military spouse. I wasn’t married, engaged, or dating Sam during most of his time in the military. In fact, we met as he was preparing to retire … [Read more...]