by Chris Wistrom | Nov 16, 2020 | Preparedness
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...
by Chris Wistrom | Nov 5, 2020 | Preparedness
Repeat Performance Medical experts are predicting that we are not yet done with the coronavirus pandemic. I suspect that’s true. People want it to be over so life can return to normal, and because of that, they are moving forward as though it is over. The problem is,...
by Chris Wistrom | Oct 15, 2020 | Mental Health, Preparedness
The Roses It has been an extremely difficult summer due to the coronavirus crisis. We are all stressed more than usual with wearing masks, washing our hands, social distancing, and worrying about getting the virus ourselves, or finding someone we love has it. So far,...
by Chris Wistrom | Sep 28, 2020 | Mental Health, Preparedness
Everyone Needs A Plan I’ve been watching the news this week about the wildfires in California, and my heart goes out to the folks dealing with that horror. It’s not just the people who are watching their hopes and dreams go up in smoke. It includes the firefighters,...
by dnl426 | Sep 21, 2020 | Mental Health, Preparedness
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 30 This year (2020) marks the 30th anniversary of the ADA (American Disabilities Act). Without the ADA our lives and communities would look much different. To celebrate the ADA’s 30th anniversary we created this...
by Chris Wistrom | Sep 8, 2020 | Mental Health, Preparedness
A New World To me, it feels as though life with PTSD has become more difficult with this pandemic crisis. Emotions are closer to the surface for everyone these days, and it just seems as though people fly off the handle at the drop of a hat. It sure makes life scary...
