I have a strong dislike for liars. I have a problem when someone asks my husband, "what's your disability?" It even bothers me when people follow us through a store because there's a service dog with us. Our local news station did a piece on the problem of fake service dogs. Sam and Memphis, along with This Able Veteran were … [Read more...]
The Day I Learned My Husband Went to Hell and Back
I'm not sure one can ever be prepared to hear a war story. I've been told that listening to a Veteran share their experiences from the military shows trust---something that can be hard for some service members. I've also been told some "tall tales" about downtime between missions, shenanigans that Veterans could only experience on a … [Read more...]
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Not all wounds from war are visible. I'm sure you've heard that from someone, or you may know that. But, did you know that June is PTSD Awareness Month? Connecting with others is a big part of my life; communication is key. I think understanding more about PTSD can be helpful (especially if you aren't aware of the signs and symptoms or triggers … [Read more...]