Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

Joy

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I find myself stressing easily at times. Often, over something that I cannot directly control. I pull my stressed and overworked self back to the present and find joy. Have you ever let your mind wander? *Raising Hand* Sometimes I really forget about how good things are, and I have to focus on the present and breathe like I mean it. Worry … [Read more...]

Survived.

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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...]

Cautious.

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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...]