by stevesparks | May 29, 2022 | Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Ptsd, Veterans
Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 Memorial Day means so much more to me these days at the prime age of 75. than anytime in my life. Since researching and writing my book in 2011, awareness of the lifelong suffering of severe trauma and PTSD has increased...
by stevesparks | Mar 11, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Family, Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd
Healthy Relationships Need Less of ‘Me’ and More of ‘You’ “Selfishness destroys relationships. It is the number one cause of conflict, arguments, divorce, and even war.” Learning Empathy& Compassion As I grow older, mindfulness moments have become...
by stevesparks | Mar 10, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd
The incredible story behind Shackleton’s Endurance shipwreck https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/story-behind-shackleton-endurance-shipwreck/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endurance_(1912_ship) “The wreck of Endurance was discovered on 5...
by stevesparks | Mar 6, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd, Veterans
Urban Dictionary Stoner A stoner is a peaceful, relaxed, nice guy/gal who likes to smoke the funky ‘erb! Stoners are usually seen in small groups of 3 or 4 and sometimes in pairs. They generally have slightly bloodshot eyes (or red...
by stevesparks | Mar 4, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd
The best place to start this chat room is to share my quote from a private chat room not to name. The rest of quotes are edited and anonymous. This particular chat room is the best for us folks who have survived the loss of significant quality of life in their lives,...
by stevesparks | Feb 27, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Military, Ptsd
https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/eu.htm So, what’s up with all the Putin aggression not seen since WWII? Looks like Hitler’s playbook, maybe yes? Then, we hear Putin say, “I want the Russian Empire back, right now!” I used “I”...