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...]
Seventeen
Seventeen years ago our country changed. I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing on that fateful day. I imagine most Americans do the same. Today is no different. I remember. A world in crisis. People coming together to help. People risking their lives, sacrificing so much. Already this morning I've fought through tears … [Read more...]
Cautious.
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...]
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