You’re Not Broken: Understanding PTSD Beyond the Myths

You’re Not Broken: Understanding PTSD Beyond the Myths

If you live with PTSD, chances are you’ve been told—directly or indirectly—that something is wrong with you. Understanding PTSD is crucial for anyone affected by it. Many people confuse it with weakness or failure, but the reality is that PTSD is a natural reaction to...
You Are Amazing

You Are Amazing

I’d like to tell you folks how amazing you are. You’ve endure hardship during service and then face stigma and discrimination for being psychologically injured. It’s rewarding to support you. Yah know what’s NOT amazing? When you are injured and...
Trauma-informed medical-legal (forensic) exams

Trauma-informed medical-legal (forensic) exams

I’m preparing to begin a day of VA exams. I’m just going to work again. Firing up the laptop, logging in, reviewing files, getting a cuppa. I look ahead for the day. I don’t wonder how they’re doing because I know. They’ve told me. They’re gearing up or crashing down...
The Stigma About The Money

The Stigma About The Money

For a long time, the stigma has been that veterans apply for service connection for the compensation, but as for the compensation part, I defer that to Congress.   Just know that it’s obvious that partial compensation de-incentives calling the doctor, which is...

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