One experience I'll never forget and hope to never top was the night I thwarted a kidnapper from taking me into his vehicle by having my 75 pound pit bull stand guard next to me - and maybe an unforeseen angel or two by my side. More >>

PTSD is nothing to be afraid of. It's no joy either. I have learned from personal experience as one whose duty and service has taken me to hostile parts of the world, years as a paramedic in various ghettos, and 27 years of various law enforcement duties; that there are issues that pop up their ugly heads when least expected. More >>

You had a call from a veteran whose fiancé insisted he seek therapy because he cried when a movie scene provoked memories of a tragic event from his life in combat. He was very worried therapy would open wounds that are trying to heal. More >>

One of the scariest things in the universe is having to transition to being a mom. At first, it's a very romantic and cute idea... But then, the baby is born... More >>

I recently read an article which stated that suicide has now surpassed car accidents as the number one cause of injury-related death in the United States...That blew my mind. It's scary to think that so many people are finding it necessary to deal with their pain in an irreversible way. More >>

I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

...I've finally acknowledged that when I was growing up, my family's dialogue was about fears, and I learned to think 1) if I was perfect, my parents would be happy and 2) I couldn't be happy unless I was perfect. More >>

During my naval service 25 years ago, I was severely injured and shipped to the naval hospital for knee surgery and physical therapy (both of which were mishandled). More >>

This listener, Lidia, was severely injured during her naval service. Her surgery and rehab were botched and, on top of that, her family never visited while she was in the hospital. More >>

Just because something is true doesn't mean it needs to be said. Everything that crosses your mind shouldn't necessarily come out of your mouth. Honesty is sometimes a cross between stupidity and cruelty, and when it comes to keeping secrets from your spouse, honesty is not always the best policy. More >>