Have you ever felt like someone is staring holes through you? Or, have you noticed someone watching (let's be honest, staring at) you from a distance? Did you catch someone following you just to see what you were doing? It is an uncomfortable and awkward feeling, right?Sometimes when when we go out in public, this is how my husband feels. We've … [Read more...]
TAV, Part 2
You wouldn't believe it, but this picture is from a concert. Jake Owen to be exact. I had no clue the amount of stress and anxiety this caused Sam (he wore a good mask when it came to PTSD).After the application was sent to TAV, Sam waited for what seemed like years to get a call, a letter, any type of notification about receiving a service dog. … [Read more...]
This Able Veteran (part one)
www.thisableveteran.orgMy husband Sam, Memphis, and I took a little road trip to St. Louis a few weeks ago. We decided to hit our favorite restaurant, Twisted Ranch http://twistedranch.com/index.html, and one of our favorite stores, IKEA.While roaming through IKEA, a woman approached us and asked, "Excuse me, where did you get your dog?" Now, … [Read more...]