Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

When You Think You Know…

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I thought I knew about service dogs and the organization in our area that assists veterans who are suffering from those invisible wounds of war, PTSD, TBI, moral injury, and even the visible wounds of war. I supported This Able Veteran before I met Sam. I went to a service dog and veteran pairing at Cannon Park because I lived in Carterville and … [Read more...]

Hang Tough, Mama

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Today begins another week filled with all the activities. Aside from the "normal" work and school routine, we've got some softball, we've got some late dinners that will take place, and then there is homework, grading, last minute semester plans. Not to mention chores, cleaning, cooking, planning some fun activities for the weekend... In the … [Read more...]

A Caregiver’s Experience

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Lately, I have been taking courses on being a caregiver. That may seem unusual, taking classes on being a caregiver, but I feel that these courses are incredibly helpful to understand what Veterans may face and how to better understand those challenges, ups, and downs, and engage with other Veterans to start a conversation. Psych Armor Institute … [Read more...]