Dealing with PTSD, et al, as a Friend or Family Member (originally posted on 14 Sept 2013)

*originally posted on Justin's blog on 14 September 2013 - Dealing with PTSD, Depression, and Suicide as a Friend or Family Member* This post is going to deviate slightly from the basic premise of this blog.  If you've read any of the previous posts you're aware that...

Whirlwind (originally posted on 1 Sept 2013)

*originally posted on Justin's blog on 1 Sept 2013* Boy, what a crazy few weeks it's been.  First things first:  I'm officially a married man!  The misses and I made it official on August 10th in front of roughly 70 people.  Having planned the whole thing and executed...

I’m Getting a Handcycle (originally posted on 27 Jan 2018)

*Originally posted to Shawna's blog on 27 January 2018 * I'm getting a handcycle! A little background... If you’ve been following me for a while, you may know that I have recently received a confirmed diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis (MG).  I’ll go into more about WHAT...

Change Is In The Air (originally posted 30 July 2013)

*Originally posted on Justin's blog on 30 July 2013* It's been awhile since I've been on this thing.  For the past couple months I've had a sever case of writers block that not only extended itself to this, but it's also crept into my ability to write creatively....

Fireworks as an Emotional (PTSD) Trigger (originally posted on 4 Aug 2018)

*originally posted on Shawna's blog on 4 August 2018. Fireworks and PTSD This is one of those posts that has been on my list to write for a while now. But something else always came up. I think I have an important perspective and it’s one not commonly voiced.  So bare...

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Change Is In The Air (originally posted 30 July 2013)

Justin shares about their wedding preparations as he and Shawna get ready to wed in 2013, he provides a brief update on their life.

New Life (originally posted on 26 Mar 2013)
*A repost of a blog Justin wrote on The Simple Things on 26 March 2013 - the very first blog he wrote to start chronicling our life together. If you...
Making Progress (originally posted on 27 May 2020)
*A repost of a blog Justin wrote on The Simple Things from 27 May 2020 One of the marvels of life is the knowledge that you don't know what you...
Shame (originally posted on 1 Dec 2020)
*Repost of a blog Justin wrote on "The Simple Things" on 1 December 2020* One of the weird side effects that is not often discussed is the shame...

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Drip Parties!

Drip party? What in the world is that?When I started getting IVIG infusions (read about it in my...

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