Taking Care of You Why is it that we tend to think that anything that smacks of self-care means we’re “indulging” ourselves? We feel we don’t deserve to waste the time and effort on activities that benefit only us. The fact is, we can’t take care of others effectively...
Living with Change Dealing with PTSD is a lifelong thing, not something that we “get over” after a few months of effort. What I am just realizing is that even progress is not a straight line. We learn new methods of coping, we move forward, then something else happens...
A Virtual Veterans Support Group Of course, Coronavirus has had an effect on those who have PTSD. That nasty little virus has had an impact on almost all of us! For someone who has PTSD, it has been both a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that it enhances our...
New Traditions I received a text from a close friend last week saying she had exposed me to the coronavirus. She had been coughing and sneezing while she was in my home, but thought it was just her routine allergies. My first reaction was one of surprise; how could I...
Working with Disabled American Veterans Over the past decade, my work with disabled Veterans in the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program has been the highlight of my time at Disability Network/Lakeshore. It has been my privilege to be part of their recovery and to...
