Recently, roles in our home have been reversed. In our home, I am usually viewed as the caregiver, looking after Sam in a variety of ways, making sure he takes his meds, making sure he has everything he needs for a day of work, a day on campus at SIU for class, and just checking in on him in general. However, after a week-long hospital stay a few … [Read more...]
Heart of Gold
My husband goes above and beyond in his job. Although at times he may feel as if it is a "thankless" job, he serves our nation's Veterans through his work as a Peer Support. What is a peer support? Sam is a Peer Support Specialist. He offers support (as a peer, not as a therapist) to others engaged in mental health treatment. This job is … [Read more...]
Hospitals, Music, and Home.
What a week. Last Tuesday I felt sick. I had a terrible headache that was not going away. I immediately took my blood pressure and realized that things were not good for me or for Baby H. I called Sam and my dad. Called the doctor's office (and they were at lunch). I tried to stay calm, but I felt myself getting worked up. The tears were … [Read more...]
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