Coping

Cyber Bullying: I Can’t Control What Other People Do

Cyber Bullying: I Can’t Control What Other People DoCyber Bullying: I Can’t Control What Other People Do

...But I can control my reaction. Recently I was the victim of what can only be described as cyber bullying.… Read More

America’s Family: Support Through Tragedy

America’s Family: Support Through TragedyAmerica’s Family: Support Through Tragedy

When a service member dies, certain procedures go into motion to support the surviving family members. From notification of death… Read More

Racing Facebook: Respecting the Power of Social Media

Racing Facebook: Respecting the Power of Social MediaRacing Facebook: Respecting the Power of Social Media

By Jill Qualters “I am your worst nightmare.” On Sept. 22, 2013, Theresa Jones opened her front door to find three… Read More

Guess Which One Suffers From PTSD?

Guess Which One Suffers From PTSD?Guess Which One Suffers From PTSD?

“Screaming with tears running down her face, covering her ears, my ten year old daughter refused to go to the… Read More

Busting the Myths of Eating Disorders

Busting the Myths of Eating DisordersBusting the Myths of Eating Disorders

It’s common knowledge that there is an obsession with dieting and weight loss in our culture. We glorify models and… Read More

Why Therapy Might Be Your Saving Grace

Why Therapy Might Be Your Saving GraceWhy Therapy Might Be Your Saving Grace

As most military spouses will tell you, this lifestyle isn’t always easy. The constant moves, the barely-there husband or wife,… Read More

Recognizing PTSD Signs in Your Spouse

Recognizing PTSD Signs in Your SpouseRecognizing PTSD Signs in Your Spouse

By Ingrid Herrera-Yee With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to know when your partner… Read More

Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health in the Military

Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health in the MilitaryReducing the Stigma of Mental Health in the Military

Author: Ingrid Herrera-Yee Photo credit: Flickr user Len Matthews   The issue of mental health in the military is one… Read More

Pay it Forward

Pay it ForwardPay it Forward

Photo Credit: Mari Linfoot When my husband Gary was paralyzed in a helicopter crash in Iraq in 2008, our world… Read More

Feeling SAD? You Are Not Alone.

Feeling SAD? You Are Not Alone.Feeling SAD? You Are Not Alone.

It's that time of year. You start seeing Thanksgiving or (gasp!) Christmas decorations hitting the department stores near you. The… Read More