Many of you may have read my recent article, Dr. Phil Takes Us From "Heroes to Monsters." The show stated that veterans suffering from PTSD are damaged goods that can dismantle … [Read more...]
Dr. Phil: PTSD Takes Us “From Heroes to Monsters”
A Dr. Phil show that aired this week said that veterans suffering from PTSD are damaged goods that can "dismantle marriages." He titled the show "From Heroes to Monsters." When I hear the word … [Read more...]
I Married A Teenage Boy!
Today did not get off to a good start for the Helmuth family. The kids were being holy terrors. We were completely out of coffee -- and how that happened I have no idea, but I’m blaming my husband. … [Read more...]
Casting Calls: Hope or Baby Mama Drama?
There is currently a casting call out there for a “military couple looking to address their broken marriage.” The first time I read this it automatically hit a nerve, maybe it was the use of the … [Read more...]
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Tri-West Launches New Resource Blog
As a Military Spouse who is juggling kids, deployments, work, and life in general, keeping up with the latest news and information about our health benefits is not always on the forefront of our … [Read more...]
Andrew Robinson: A Hero, Not a “Sexist”
So there I was.....reading an article about a Marine who served his country honorably, when out of the blue someone busted in and began wielding the "sexist" wand and pooh-poohing all over an … [Read more...]
‘Invisible Wounds of War’ on OWN 6 Nov 11
A story of interest to our community will air this Sunday 6 November 10 PM/9 PM CT on the OWN network, ‘Invisible Wounds of War’ about PTSD on 'Our America With Lisa Ling'. “In this special … [Read more...]
PTSD and Holiday Season Triggers
This week I decided since it was almost Halloween that I ought to get out my Halloween stuff out and see what I have so I can decorate before the day completely passes me by. Not that the kids would … [Read more...]
Worthy Cause: Home Depot Foundation
My husband recently forwarded me an email about the Home Depot Foundation. We're big fans of Home Depot's discount program for active duty military and veterans, but I wasn't aware of their non-profit … [Read more...]
Identity Crisis Number 4,552
Anytime there are major changes in my life; I have a child, we PCS or there's a change in my husband's Military status, I go through this identity crisis thingy. Trying to figure out where I fit, what … [Read more...]
National PTSD Awareness Day 2011
Today is National PTSD Awareness day. I started my day by sending my husband a heartfelt message. This is what it said; “Today is National PTSD Awareness Day, and I just want to thank you for the … [Read more...]
It’s Not Okay!
Being the Wife of a Wounded Warrior, I have been blessed with some truly, for lack of a better term, unique experiences. All things, good and bad, have contributed to the person that I am today. This … [Read more...]
Finding Light in The Dark
Hi everyone! Im Kristle, and as Andi mentioned just a little bit ago, I am brand new to SpouseBUZZ. I am totally excited to be here and if you can't tell, I am a little nervous. I am always a little … [Read more...]
Cards for Caregiver Spouses
Not long ago I wrote that I’m going to do a better job of supporting and appreciating the spouses of our wounded warriors. I promised to find out where we can send notes of support – and I … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Doer
Hi, I’m Amy, and I’m a doer.My malady is both a blessing and a curse. I am, at turns, among the most helpful and engaged MilSpouses on the planet -- and the one in the biggest denial. If I can … [Read more...]
Video: Wounded Warrior Spouse Interview
I can think of few people groups I admire more than the spouse-caretakers of wounded warriors. In a society where marriage relationships break down over toothpaste and toilet paper differences, these … [Read more...]
Life in the Aftermath
Predeployment. Deployment. Redeployment. Ah, the cycle of our lives. (Insert dramatic sigh here).I have spent a lot of time over the last year or so thinking and writing about these subjects as … [Read more...]
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Military.com and Homefront Heroes to Feature Stories of Wounded Warriors
Military.com is teaming up with Homefront Heroes to tell the stories of the Wounded Warrior community through ten webisodes hosted on their website: homefrontheroes.com.Homefront Heroes is looking … [Read more...]
