The secret ingredient to moving on in life after combat
(Or, “Mourning the loss of what once was”) About the advice I am sharing today This topic comes up behind the scenes more times than I can count. I have had more one-on-one conversations with caregiver...
View ArticleThe “anniversary period”, explained.
Veteran caregivers: It’s that time of year again! If your veteran is acting ‘wonky’ or is agitated more than usual, this is a gentle reminder to be extra patient because this time of year is when many...
View Article10 Easy Tips to Take Stress Out of Your Day – staying on top of the little...
“To live in perpetual want of little things is a state, not indeed of torture, but of constant vexation.” -Samuel Johnson Have you noticed that you have given up (or lost track of) so many little...
View ArticleDisabled veteran asks: “Should I be afraid to file for student loan...
I have written about the Department of Education’s Disability Discharge program in the past and have answered gobs of questions (in comments sections) on these previous posts: Original Post: Did you...
View ArticleAre you in the club no one wants to join?
This is a loaded topic for me and mannnnny others, but today I want to talk about something that came up recently regarding family who doesn’t ‘get it’ in understanding the complexities and challenges...
View ArticleThe best advice I can give to another caregiver in two minutes or less
No one will give you a handbook. There isn’t one! There is no recipe to follow. Only you can find the spice that makes your skillet sizzle. Sometimes — no matter how hard you try or how careful you...
View ArticleVeterans = The REAL party of “personal responsibility”
I stay away from discussions about politics and religion for a reason, but it’s high time I share what the government shutdown is doing to OUR family and who the true party of personal responsibility...
View ArticleWhat Is Your Stress Barometer? (The Tale of The Twitchy Eye)
Have you ever had what is best described as a “twitchy eye”? It is the phenomenon where the area around your eye starts to flutter and twitch. It’s annoying. It’s tickly. From your vantage point, you...
View ArticleNew York Times/Retro Report: Walter Reed: The Battle for Recovery
On Monday the New York Times distributed the Retro Report documentary that we were in. You can read the original stories by clicking the following links: Retro Report: Walter Reed: The...
View ArticleQuiet Crisis {VIDEO} inside scoop
Wow, has it really been a month since I last had the chance to post? ::::dusts off keyboard::::: I’ll get to my excuses in a minute. First I want to share an important video. On September 1st, an...
View ArticleDon’t make a permanent decision based on temporary emotions (my confession...
If there is one thing we’ve learned through this journey, and in life in general, it’s THIS. “Don’t make a permanent decision based on temporary emotions.” Here is the short summary of what this means...
View ArticleTaking a ‘time out’ from the chaos
Excuse me while I dust off the keyboard here! I can’t believe it has been almost a month since I last posted. Let me start today’s post with this question: Did you get everything done this summer that...
View ArticleWhen it is your word against theirs: Why you should (and probably can) record...
photo credit: Trentslist.org Once upon a time I recorded a phone call that netted almost $2,000 in payment to me. I didn’t concern myself at the time as to whether the call was being taped legally....
View Article10 Easy Tips to Take Stress Out of Your Day – staying on top of the little...
“To live in perpetual want of little things is a state, not indeed of torture, but of constant vexation.” -Samuel Johnson Have you noticed that you have given up (or lost track of) so many little...
View Article10 tips to get you out of a crisis mode: how to infuse simplicity and self...
Exhausted? Stressed? Behind in every way? Don’t panic. Join the club! This is what I call going into a ‘crisis’ mode. Crisis mode happens when life has piled up and you can’t dig out. It happens to...
View ArticleCome hang out with me online this week!
This week I am holding TWO live events where you can learn some of my tips and tricks, ask me questions, and learn more about the upcoming course I am offering. The first event will be Tuesday March...
View ArticleI can help you get unstuck – announcing my new Zen Life Management eCourse!
Do you want to…Leverage your time? Find more energy? Get more done with half the effort? Reduce chaos in your life? I’ve got good news! I can help you with that, plus more. I am pleased to introduce...
View ArticleAre you in the club no one wants to join?
This is a loaded topic for me and mannnnny others, but today I want to talk about something that came up recently regarding family who doesn’t ‘get it’ in understanding the complexities and challenges...
View ArticleWhat another woman in my husband’s (and my) life taught me
I’ve almost finished Abby’s new book, though it wasn’t delivered until two hours ago. This is why I am awake at nearly 2am when I should be sleeping. Then again, 2am wake-ups are not uncommon. My eyes...
View ArticleAttorney offers help for military and veterans
I’m sorry I’ve been absent for a little while as a result of my sabbatical, but this email and offer to help came in and I wanted to make sure I passed it along to my readers. Based on his...
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