Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder lives in our home. I hate that we acknowledge this some days, giving this disorder some power, giving this disorder a place to surface on some days, but we have to acknowledge that due to PTSD sometimes things are just different, and sometimes we have to adjust. So, what do you do? What do we do? How do we acknowledge … [Read more...]

Sometimes it takes sheer courage and strength to ask someone “are you okay?” And sometimes, it takes that courage and strength to answer. I’ve been told that sometimes getting a response of “I’m fine” to that question (“Are you okay?”) is not a good thing. Especially if it comes to mental health.  What if they are not actually fine? What if … [Read more...]

Today is National Taco Day, and I’m having a CT scan. I haven’t had anything to eat since 5:30 p.m. last night.  Do you know how jealous I was to see my family eat breakfast this morning? Do you know how good tacos sound right about now? This is the face of someone who really isn’t a happy camper right now. Despite being hungry, tired, … [Read more...]