Healing Your Inner Child
https://www.energypsych.org/blog Meet Stephen, my inner child... I hold this little boy now, from long ago. I talk to him (Stephen) and hug this precious toddler in my mind. This is my therapy. This is how I'm healing. This little guy needed hugs...
What Does Memorial Day Mean To Me?
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...
“Meet Me By The Slop Chute On The Ol’ Whangpoo”
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...
Stop Digging The Fox Hole!
Living in the moment... "The past has no power over your present, as stated Eckhart Tolle, is a poignant pointer to the fact that the psychological influences of your past experiences/memories can be completely let go of if you choose to stay fully...
Veterans Day Remembrance… USS Bellegrove LSD2 1943-45 Pacific War
Vernon H Sparks, next Pacific War duty, as a newly appointed Chief Boatswains Mate (BMC), would be the USS Bellegrove LSD2. Vernon dreamed, worked hard. Vernon proved himself as warrior, the best of the best at sea and on land.
Running Away From PTSD…
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...