I saw a hashtag and it made me stop in my tracks. #StruggleDoesNotHaveALook We often think that mental health issues have a "look," or have a way to be defined. That is not the case. In our home, PTSD rears its ugly head from time to time, and while there's no real "look" to it, we see signs: depression, anxiety, isolation, frustration, lots … [Read more...]
For Those Who See War…
Today's post comes straight from Sam's heart. Last night while we were going through our nightly routine, Sam was sitting at the computer. I had no idea what he was doing until he said, "I'll help with the kids in a minute, I am writing a blog post for you." Okay, I thought, and went about with the nightly routine. After saying good night and … [Read more...]
PTSD Awareness Month
June is sometimes recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. How aware are we of that, actually? Do you know the signs and symptoms? Can you spot someone in a coffee shop and think, "yup, bet they have PTSD?" It is not always easy. It is not easy to admit, deal with, and live with every single day. What does "I'm fine." mean to you? I saw an … [Read more...]