Walking In My Shoes

Crying Tears

Tears stream down my face tonight. I cannot stop them no matter how hard I try. I do not try anymore. I do not let them take me to that dark

Do You Hear Me - Our Story Pt 2

Having a conversation with someone with PTSD can be a challenge. One wrong word and it is like living in a combat zone, full of...

Our Story - Part 1

I have been asked many times “is there any hope for having a sort of normal life with my veteran?”. The answer is yes. Is it easy? No.

Caregiver vs Partner

So often I hear spouses of Veterans with PTSD refer to themselves as caregivers. This term drives me crazy. We are partners in this...

Flashes in My Mind

As someone who has PTSD, I still had a hard time relating to what my Veteran was feeling or dealing with. My PTSD was mostly related to...

Why Do I Have to be Tired All the Time

Today I find myself tired, just tired. I am struggling, like so many others. I was tired when I woke up. I was tired after my morning coffee

Get You Head Out of the Sand

We often become so disconnected that we forget about those things that are truly important. We make assumptions that we know what is best

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