*A repost of a blog that Justin wrote on The Simple Things on 14 May 2020 I made an incredible...
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Most recent “Brain Injury” posts
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...
Most recent “Myasthenia Gravis” posts
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...
Drip Parties!
Drip party? What in the world is that?When I started getting IVIG infusions (read about it in my...
Dealing with PTSD, et al, as a Friend or Family Member (originally posted on 14 Sept 2013)
Justin gives 9 ways he recommends helping and supporting someone with PTSD, depression, and/or maybe suicidal.
Whirlwind (originally posted on 1 Sept 2013)
Justin writes about his POV when he and Shawna got married and the weeks after it, full of appointments and driving.
I’m Getting a Handcycle (originally posted on 27 Jan 2018)
In 2018, Shawna was gifted a handcycle that allowed her to be active again despite her disabilities. Read about it here.
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.
Fireworks as an Emotional (PTSD) Trigger (originally posted on 4 Aug 2018)
Fireworks can be a trigger for people with PTSD, especially Veterans. It is for me, but I have a different take on how to handle them.
The Travis Mills Foundation (originally posted on 27 July 2017)
Shawna began volunteering at the Travis Mills Foundation in July 2017. You can read a quick blurb about how it all started here.
Stress And Being a Caregiver (originally posted 9 Apr 2013)
*A repost of a blog Justin wrote on The Simple Things on 9 April 2013. When one becomes a care taker within the VA program, how to properly deal...
Life Without (originally posted on 27 Mar 2013)
*A repost of a blog Justin wrote on The Simple Things on 27 March 2013 Starting this, I made the decision not to include names because while this is...
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...