What we say Matters

Everything is going to be okay: When “Everything is going to be okay” is repeated by multiple people, life feels like it’s falling apart, it feels like what they’re saying is a lie. I believe that everything will not be okay, until we warrant a plan of action that will have a positive outcome. HopingContinue reading “What we say Matters”

VA Claim

With all the pain I was feeling around summer 2019 (end of my Active Duty enlistment), I did not hesitate to put in a disability claim with the VA. During the separation briefings and out-processing, they quickly go over why and how to submit a claim and enroll in the VA health care system. SoContinue reading “VA Claim”

Walking Song

By: Jenny Celli Long list of the day, No matter how hard I try  Hard to change my ways, No matter how hard I cry Tired of the pain, All alone to die I can’t stop this rain, Always safe inside Don’t bother to ask I can’t walk tonight, meet you there in the morningContinue reading “Walking Song”

Paralyzing Fear

I went to the ER around 6pm on Oct 23rd. I woke up that day with a stiff neck and an appointment to go to the VA in Brockton, MA. I remember working that morning then heading to my appointment at the VA around 1. I remember the campus being huge and offering a lotContinue reading “Paralyzing Fear”