Veterans – Page 4 – Jennifer and Lee

Investigation Reveals Retired Marine Daniel Vandecar Not Involved in Schutzler Homicide (2016)

March 1, 2016

“Your house should be a place where we feel most comfortable, but to someone who wants to pose a threat, there’s no better way to get inside your life than to get inside your home. Let the wrong person in and it could be the last mistake you ever make.” ~A Stranger in My Home … More Investigation Reveals Retired Marine Daniel Vandecar Not Involved in Schutzler Homicide (2016)

Our Hiking Adventure with the Appalachian Mountain Club in New Hampshire (2015)

November 5, 2015

My husband and I are disabled US Air Force veterans. We signed up for the Wounded Warrior Project a little over a year ago. We both have benefited greatly from the experiences. We have focused mostly on self-improvement but this event was a little different. Wounded Warrior Project organized a couple hikes with the Appalachian Mountain … More Our Hiking Adventure with the Appalachian Mountain Club in New Hampshire (2015)

15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

October 15, 2015

I was a hot mess before I got my service dog. I am so thankful I followed through on getting a service dog because she has changed my life significantly. I had tried everything and found myself sinker deeper and deeper into isolation and didn’t know how to fight it. I am a veteran with … More 15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

America’s National Parks Help Heal My CPTSD (2015)

October 5, 2015

I’ve always loved traveling. As a matter of a fact traveling was one of the things I loved about serving in the military. I couldn’t believe the places I got sent to train and work throughout the years. It was exciting to explore new places, meet new friends, and be a part of something bigger … More America’s National Parks Help Heal My CPTSD (2015)

Apple Picking at Ricker Hill Orchards in Maine

October 4, 2015

Wounded Warrior Project got me out of the house last year for a little fall festivities in Maine. It helped open my mind back up to the simplicity of life. Getting out in the community and taking in the fresh air is good for us. Although I was struggling with social anxiety a lot more … More Apple Picking at Ricker Hill Orchards in Maine

Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Camaraderie (2015)

September 28, 2015

Camaraderie is the spirit of friendship and community in a group, like the camaraderie of soldiers at war who keep each other upbeat despite the difficulty of their circumstances. Wounded Warrior Project has been a godsend in my life. It started with the first program I attended about a year ago and has only continued to get better. … More Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Camaraderie (2015)

An Open Letter to All Airlines Regarding Service Dogs

September 21, 2015

Dear Airline Carriers, Last night I learned that one of my fellow veterans was denied access to board a plane in Los Angeles, California because he couldn’t produce paperwork for his service dog. First of all, there is no official paperwork. Secondly, by federal law you are not supposed to ask us for paperwork, let … More An Open Letter to All Airlines Regarding Service Dogs

The Use of Imagery in Writing

August 31, 2015

Writing is therapeutic. Since day one of the journey to heal Post Traumatic Stress, writing has been recommended as a way to process thoughts. Throughout the years journals have been provided by the various organizations who help victims of sexual assault because it helps. At first it was suggested you write regardless of whether it … More The Use of Imagery in Writing

The Healthy Cooking Bootcamp for Veterans at the Culinary Institute of America

August 24, 2015

Thanks to the Wounded Warrior Project, we got the opportunity to attend the Healthy Cooking Bootcamp at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. It was an amazing experience and I am proud of myself for working through my fears and attending this program. I had never really been a cook. It … More The Healthy Cooking Bootcamp for Veterans at the Culinary Institute of America

Starting Over: The Daily Struggles of Accepting & Living with PTSD

November 2, 2014

So I noticed now that I am trying to take good care of myself that even the smallest of things is a difficult task to manage when you have PTSD. I sit here wondering how this could have happened and why it happened to me. I wish every day that I didn’t have PTSD and … More Starting Over: The Daily Struggles of Accepting & Living with PTSD

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