Jesus of Nazareth was humiliated, tortured, and ostracized.  For some of us, the passion (suffering) inflicted upon Jesus is not so unlike what many of us have experienced in terms of our own traumas and subsequent PTSD soul wound.  If so, is there hope for us? [click to continue…]

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Not all of our readers are familiar with the valuable contributions of Michael Orban, a Vietnam veteran, who provides authentic, meaningful education on PTSD.   I was recently asked to write about my experience with Mike and his devotion to helping veterans heal from PTSD.  I was happy to do so.  While my written response begins after the click-though, you can also click directly to Michael Orban’s PTSD website for additional information. [click to continue…]

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PTSD Spirituality: Time Management, Productivity, and Grace

March 4, 2013

The other day I had a successful, productive day: I worked for about 25 minutes. They were good minutes, each one, well employed. In my past, working for “only” 25 minutes would be an embarrassment. These days, I can honestly ask and assess if I’ve been true to myself and to my abilities.

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PTSD Spirituality: In Triplicate! Once! Twice !! Thrice!!!

February 10, 2013

No novel masquerading as a PTSD essay this time, gotta be quick, succinct, brief (guess I just failed there, eh?). What do we need to know about the PTSD Soul Wound: Quickly! Succinctly! Briefly! (And, lest we forget! Redundantly!)

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PTSD Spirituality: Not Morally Deficient, We’re Protective

January 21, 2013

Is a person with PTSD “morally deficient” if they self-medicate with PTSD-coping behaviors in order to protect others?

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PTSD Spirituality: Why Deny the Possibility of PTSD?

January 12, 2013

Why do PTSD-sufferers sometimes refuse to admit they have PTSD?  Some trauma survivors will deny they have PTSD.  Their PTSD-coping behaviors damage themselves and their most important relationships, but they refuse the possibility of PTSD even though they have survived trauma.  At times, someone who earlier recognized they may have PTSD may later deny it.  [...]

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PTSD Spirituality: Resolutions, Vacant Lots, and Setacks

January 8, 2013

This third essay on PTSD and resolutions addresses how successful resolutions will provide us with the equivalent of spiritual vacant lots to either improve or hand back to the enemy.  Additionally, some discussion on how to handle setbacks and how to remain accountable will be inflicted on the reader who actually plugs along and reads [...]

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PTSD Spirituality: Resolutions, Staying Realistic

January 6, 2013

The previous PTSD Spirituality essay dealt with the benefits and risks of making resolutions. For those of us who carry the PTSD soul wound, we need to maximize opportunities of healing and minimize the potential pitfalls that often try to take root within us. These parameters apply in our day to day outlook as well [...]

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PTSD Spirituality: Benefits and Risks of Resolutions

January 4, 2013

New Year’s Resolutions usher in potential benefits and risks for those of us with PTSD. On the one hand we can make great strides in our healing and sanctification by living up to well thought-out resolutions. Yet, at the same time, there is the risk of biting off more than we can chew. Depending on [...]

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PTSD Spirituality: Can Dogs Get PTSD?

November 26, 2012

Dogs and other companion animals can be very important in the healing of PTSD’s soul wounds.  Trained dogs and their handlers are often used in law enforcement and in military environments.  They are also engaged in nursing homes, PTSD-recovery, and nursing home environments.  The unconditional love shown by a companion animal can be one of [...]

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