by stevesparks | Apr 18, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Veterans
Memorial Day means so much more to me these days at the prime age of 76 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 exponentially. We know so much more in...
by stevesparks | Mar 23, 2023 | Military, Veterans
My father…Vernon H Sparks, BMC, WWII Pacific Dad’s medical records revealed his own painful trauma from WWII. I was totally in the dark for so many decades. As I slowly read his Navy records from 1936-1960, his experiences helped me see a larger than life...
by stevesparks | Nov 7, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Ptsd, Veterans
USS Bellegrove LSD2 August 1943 to June 1945Pacific War https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1202.htm During World War II USS Belle Grove was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and participated in the following campaigns: World War II...
by stevesparks | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd, Veterans
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/one-time-rising-star-jason-kander-won-battle-ptsd-return-politics Running 24/7! Running from intrusive thoughts and demons all my life is a horrific mental health challenge, in my view. And, I’m not alone. Millions of people...
by stevesparks | Jul 7, 2022 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Veterans
7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors Sonora blooms… Create a Sense of Purpose. …Recognize and Treat Signs of Depression. …Find Usefulness in Daily Tasks. …Make Connections to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors. …Stay in Physical...
by stevesparks | Jun 30, 2022 | Family, Mental Health Advocacy, Veterans
Lynn Hanna, the Sailor’s Sailor. RIP… Thank dear friends who make a huge difference in your life…and in the lives of others… Stars & Stripes In the hearts & souls of all who loved him… I’m very proud and grateful to have...