Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

Mental Health

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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…

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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...]

Monday Meet & Greet: Cathrine Hoekstra

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I know it might seem unusual to "meet" me, especially if you have been reading with us for a while now, but every so often Sam takes over the computer and gets to ask me a few questions. Here's a more current interview... Sam: How do you feel after your first full season of camping for the first time? Cat: Unprepared! I feel like everytime we … [Read more...]