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Startled.

April 18, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

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...]

Filed Under: 2018, anxiety, blog, challenge, healing, hope, invisible wounds, journey, PTSD, service dog, stress, support, trauma, Veteran

The Love of a Dog

February 14, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

There is nothing truer than the love of a dog. I see it every single day. Some would think it would be absolutely annoying to have a dog by your side every day but to be honest, I have trouble picturing life before Memphis for Sam. I know it was a struggle. Every.single.day. He would struggle to wake up, struggle with work, and the entire day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, battle buddy, blessed, blog, caregiver, dogs, family, feel good, happy, healing, hope, journey, love, Memphis, service dog, smile, support, Veteran

Holiday Blues

November 29, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

The holidays are coming, and I mean coming fast. I have survived Thanksgiving, and now I am planning/thinking/prepping for Christmas. I haven't made a single list or bought a single gift yet. Right now, my to-do lists mostly comprise of grading schedules, posting to our online platform for the College, and getting through the end of the semester. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, blog, caregiver, Christmas, deployment, depression, family, healing, holidays, invisible wounds, love, Memphis, mental health, military, military spouse, service dog, spouses, stress, Veteran

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