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Survived.

July 5, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

We did it. We survived the 4th of July. I'm not saying that to brag as if we drank ourselves silly, ate ourselves into a food coma, or survived travel, but I'm saying it because we survived fireworks. There are mixed feelings on admitting (for some) that fireworks are a trigger for veterans. I've read both sides of the "combat veteran … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, blog, caregiver, challenge, dogs, holidays, invisible wounds, mental health, military, military spouse, PTSD, service dog, spouses, support, trauma, Veterans

Cautious.

July 2, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

This week I am cautious. I hope to avoid some sleepless nights. I am on "high alert" so to speak. Why? July 4th. I know there are mixed feelings about signs that read "combat veteran lives here be cautious with fireworks," but after seeing my husband break down because he felt like one 4th of July holiday was "just like being in Baghdad," I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, anxiety, blog, challenge, dogs, family, holidays, IED, invisible wounds, journey, mental health, military, PTSD, service dog, spouses, startle response, stress, TAV, This Able Veteran, trauma, Veterans

Honor

June 29, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Honor. High respect. Esteem. Privilege. Honor Wreaths for Veterans. Organized to honor, remember, assist with special needs, and educate people about our veterans. Our purpose is to place wreaths on graves of U.S. veterans: maintain U.S. veteran cemetery plots; and other veteran charitable needs. My friend, Jim Koonce, is doing amazing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, blog, feel good, holidays, hope

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