Sometimes the Best Medicine is an Inappropriate Joke

Dark humor isn't a lack of compassion. Sometimes it's the only thing standing between trauma and surrender.

It’s Just a Dog… Bullshit.

Service dogs aren't "just dogs." They're partners, protectors, lifelines, and family. This is for Luka, Ranger, and everyone who has loved one.

Level 1,000 and Learning Grace

A gaming milestone, a new obsession with 3D printing, and a reminder that recovery from stroke, grief, and PTSD is rarely a straight line. Sometimes the hardest lesson isn't healing—it's learning to give yourself grace.

"As always, no matter what, my dogs remain at my side. And I don't think I will ever stop grieving the wonderful person that my mom was."

Touching the Untouchables

Some grief stories are easier to hear than others. We readily accept fond memories of those we've lost, but what happens when grief comes wrapped in anger, irritation, and unfinished conversations?