Category: PTSD
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Lessons from 2025
It is the time of year to reflect on 2025 and the lessons it brought. As we begin 2026, it would be easy to make declarations about all the things I will change, but that rarely comes to pass. I will still stay up late and still drink too much coffee. With that, here are…
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Pause for thought…
The holiday season is filled with glitter, lights, and well wishes. Yet, there are many who find this time of year difficult. For those caught up in the joy, cheer and celebration, with bellies full, loved ones gathered, and hopeful relaxation looming (OK, I know it’s friggin’ madness”) However, for some thoughts, feelings, and yes…
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Us and Them: Facing the Hard Truth About Reconciliation
I grew up in a rural community where life looked much the same from one family to the next. We ate the same foods, went to the same churches, spoke the same way. Difference wasn’t something we encountered much, and if it did appear, it often made people uncomfortable. Looking back, the possibility for racist…
Too Many Anchors 