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When the Tables Turn…

September 29, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

I wish that I could say I've had some great heath over the past few months. I wish I wasn't going in for tests to the hospital here and there, but that's been the "norm" lately. Usually I am the one accompanying Sam to the VA for a medical appointment. We've had some scares. Sam had a kidney stone surgically removed (and it was pretty big), he's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, blog, family, healing, hope, journey, love, military spouse, parade, spouses, stress

What Not to Say to Someone with a Mental Illness

September 15, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

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...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, battle buddy, blog, depression, healing, invisible wounds, mental health, nightmare, no sleep, PTSD

Memphis, I Love You.

August 11, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Recently, during our vacation, I got a peek into what Sam's life is like on a daily basis with Memphis. Yes, I am aware of what happens when he is home, but being on the go, out in public, and caring for him day in and day out was experienced a little differently while we were traveling. I honestly believe that Memphis hated the drive through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, battle buddy, blessed, blog, dogs, family, feel good, healing, invisible wounds, journey, kindness, love, Memphis, mental health, PTSD, service dog, spouses, support, TBI

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