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...]
A Caregiver’s Experience
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...]
Startled.
Have you ever been startled? I have. I scare somewhat easily. I hate it. Imagine if you were in a combat zone and there were things that could startle you easily--bombs, hidden, not in plain sight. Loud noises. Gun fire. Not knowing where the gun fire was coming from or when to expect it. Some Veterans have a startle response. This might be … [Read more...]
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