Posts tagged with: emotional trauma

Mr Bob Seger

I think the first time I met Mr. Bob Seger was in 1990. I never heard his voice on my dad’s radio that played in our garage growing up, but I did hear his voice in 1990. In 1990 I... Read More

The Puzzle

Over the years the location of the puzzle has changed but the puzzle remains the same. Ultimately, the answers to all those puzzles was: this is life. From those bonds we grow into the people we need to be. The... Read More

When Darkness Sets In

Our senses are what guide us and protect us from harm. Our brain logs how the senses experienced the situation, and then our memory stores the outcome to protect us in the future. ... Read More

We All Struggle

So, we all struggle from the veteran, the teenager, the first responder, the elderly, the very young, and yes those that are trained to help others with struggling. But in order to heal, we need to find a place that... Read More

The Punch

When those we love punch out before our perceived timeline, it’s also a punch to our soul. But that punch should be a wake up call to embrace the living around us and feel the memories of those who started... Read More

The Voice

We are all born with an inner voice. We all have access to many other voices that can guide us as we struggle on the pathway of life, the canyons we find ourselves in, the difficulty of embracing death in... Read More

Lilly

Lilly gave me a gift and I think a push to share her 45 seconds with you. Now it’s your turn to share it with someone else. As I walk this field with the stars as my light seeking solitude... Read More

Peaches

Peaches is back in her spot waiting for the next trip to bring a smile to those that can see her. My suitcases are back in the closet. My dress cowboy boots, and dress belt buckle are also in the... Read More

Things That Do Not Move

Most of us try our best to make people feel better. But to be honest there is little we can do to make someone feel better when they are trying to fill that hole. We say things that come out... Read More

The Open Door

I stood there on the street waiting for the sign to tell me that I could cross. In the distance I could hear our oldest boy’s diesel truck coming down...... Read More

The Big Room

Please continue reading after Josey’s story for some exciting news! I woke up this morning in the room my father died in. To some and even me at first, that...... Read More

In the Footsteps of a Deer

I think some events have no business being stored, but they need to be told.  They need to be told so others can see they are not alone.... Read More

Why Peer Support?

Why should we create a Peer Support program for our agency, workplace or organization? What does a peer support program do? How can we help the people around us who are hurting?... Read More