Independence Day and other patriotic holidays are a blast! Party time! For many. But for others, this “blast” propels them right back into the heat of battle. Physically and emotionally. How ironic and gut-wrenching that the very warriors who sacrificed so we could celebrate our freedom are the ones who may suffer most on this…
The month of June is dedicated to PTSD Awareness. Thankfully, for the first time in our history there’s an abundance of information about PTSD, and help for those who struggle with it (which in the U.S. alone is millions!). So why then are so many – including all their loved ones around them – still seriously…
More than just another day off and the segue into summer, Memorial Day and other patriotic holidays are a time for reflecting, supporting and giving thanks for the sacrifices our heroes have made for us. However, what looks like a three-day-long weekend of fun, parties and picnics to some, looks like a nightmare to others.…
After struggling for years with the burden of trauma and survivor’s guilt, this veteran finds peace. This 4 minute testimony could change your life.
Ever feel like you can’t move, talk, come home, wake them, or enter a room without triggering your PTSD survivor? Welcome to the world of PTSD! Unfortunately, there is no magic solution that will erase the original trauma or eradicate the ensuing perpetual survival mode. Originally a life-saving defense mechanism, the involuntary exaggerated startle response…
I was thinking about inventing a MOOD-O-METER. 🙂 Basically it alerts us to the mood(s) of our S/O from the moment we wake up until after they fall asleep. That way we can gauge what kind of day/hour/moment WE will be having. It is also capable of tracking sudden mood shifts, keeping us informed at…
