When I got to work this morning there was a baby announcement in my inbox from another co-worker. A husband and wife, proudly standing with their twin boys, and a sign that told the world they were expecting. Why the hell is my initial reaction every emotion in the book? I am seriously happy for [...]
Tag: PTSD
Why We Will Never Co-Sleep
Whenever I mentioned to people that I would never co-sleep, with my baby, in our bed, some would shake their heads at me. The "just you wait" comment would flow out of their mouth and I would just change the subject. My mind would glimpse to images that I know will never leave my head. In [...]
First Babies R Us Venture-Travel System
This weekend we went to Home Depot three times and Lowes once. That adds up to hours of my life that I will never get back and truck loads of stuff brought back to my house. Yes, we are those people in pro-parking with things so loaded down and strapped in you really wonder what [...]
Our Daily PTSD Dance
We went to see American Sniper at the movie theater this weekend and I was a bit anxious for reasons much different from my Husband. The first couple of theaters were sold out and we finally found one with tickets still available. We grabbed popcorn and stood in line outside of the theater until they [...]
The Big “D” Talk
One of the worst days of my life was when I had to sit next to my then husband and tell our then seven-year old that we were getting a divorce. A conversation that will forever change your child's life. A memory that will forever be stuck in their head. An evolution that can shape how they [...]
A Road I Have Traveled.
My sister, Aspen, has been through a rough marriage with her husband. She is a strong, independent woman who has stood by her husband's side for the past 18 months. 18 Months ago is when he returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. It has been 18 months of PTSD hell for her. Her Husband, [...]
Through My Mistakes 