I've been thinking about moral injury lately. I'm not sure that everyone understands what moral injury might be, or how you even treat it. Do you go to the doctor for it? Is it physical? Is it psychological? For those of you who may not know, the term "moral injury," became popularized in 1990 when a psychiatrist at the Department of Veteran … [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...]
Holiday Blues
The holidays are coming, and I mean coming fast. I have survived Thanksgiving, and now I am planning/thinking/prepping for Christmas. I haven't made a single list or bought a single gift yet. Right now, my to-do lists mostly comprise of grading schedules, posting to our online platform for the College, and getting through the end of the semester. … [Read more...]