Friday, December 7, 2018

Pretty Things Survivors Do Blog Hop: Sending Hugs this Holiday Season




I am so honored to be a part of the Pretty Things Survivors Do inaugural blog hop today. I'm so happy you're here. If you're hopping along with us, you have arrived from Ruby's blog.

PTSD is a “psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault” (American Psychiatric Association definition). Although mostly associated with war veterans, it affects 3.5% of the population, and 4% of US children ages 13-18 will experience PTSD in their lifetime. About 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year. (Bran and Behavior Research Foundation) 

This issue hits close to home for me because a dear family member is a war veteran who served several tours in Iraq. I know very little about what he saw and endured while serving our country because he doesn't share the details with us, but what I do know is horrific. And I know he returned a different man than when he departed. I would give anything to take away the emotional pain that those suffering from PTSD endure, whether it be from serving in war or due to any other cause.  



I kept those suffering from PTSD in mind as I created this card.  I turn to creating as a way to escape the anxiety I endure as a result of taking care of a child with a chronic health condition (as well as the stresses of just everyday parenting), and I wish it was that simple for those suffering from more than these everyday pressures.  The holidays in particular are a difficult time for those living with PTSD. We are participating in the blog hop in the hopes that you may be reminded to reach out to loved ones, neighbors, and friends who could be living with PTSD daily. If one person is remembered this holiday season, then we have achieved our goal of spreading awareness. 




Thank you for joining us! Next up on the hop is Mamie Carson Wadsworth.  If you know someone who lives with PTSD and would like ways to support them, please visit the following sites and remember to reach out to a neighbor, friend or family member during this holiday season.  This could make a huge difference in their day!  

The National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

US Department of Veteran Affairs https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Thank you for joining us today!
33 comments on "Pretty Things Survivors Do Blog Hop: Sending Hugs this Holiday Season"
  1. This is a really pretty pattern! I love the colors and the design. Thank you smooch for being a part of this important hop today.

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  2. Beautiful! Love the pattern you created and the colors.

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  3. This is a great hop for a great cause!
    Your card and your colouring are pretty amazing!!! Love them!!!

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  4. The knitted look is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU for being a part of this.

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  5. thanks for sharing your talents today and highlighting PTSD

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  6. Great hop and cause. Love the counted cross stitch look on a card, and love your color choices. Amazing card!

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  7. Your art is beautiful. Thank you for the reminder to be aware and kind toward others.

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  8. Stitching and paper - what a beautiful combination. Thanks for the inspiration

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  9. I love it! Reminds me of beautiful knitted sweaters, which I can not do. You have added so much with the stitching. Thank you.

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  10. This is gorgeous! Such peaceful colors!

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  11. Really beautiful and peace-inducing card. Peace is not something that is easily achieved with PTSD so I really appreciate the sentiment, colors, and softness of your card. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and participation in this very important hop.

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  12. What a warm and cozy design...so comforting--that what crafting is for me when I want to de-stress. tfs

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  13. Beautiful design! My eldest son is a Marine. He swore he was only going to Okinawa. He went to Iraq- at age 19. He came back like your friend, not quite in one piece. Thank you for this blog hop

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  14. Sentiment of Sending Hugs and Happy Thoughts is what I wish I would get from someone, to help my day of PTSD be one that is happy. Thanks for the share.

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  15. Thank you so very much for this wonderful reminder and bringing awareness to this. Hugs and love!

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  16. Beautiful patterns, colors and textures!
    Thank you for sharing with us!

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  17. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us and for helping to bring awareness. <3

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  18. Thank you so much for supporting this hop and for sharing that amazing card!

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  19. I love the colors on your beautiful card! The soft colors have such a soothing effect and that pattern is heart warming! Thank you for spreading awareness for such an important topic!!

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  20. So pretty, I love the gorgeous colours ❤️

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  21. The sweater design is great
    for this hop - warm and cozy
    and giving love. Wonderful
    colors. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. So pretty! I love the look of needlework on cards!!!

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  23. What a beautiful card! Thank you for sharing your story and your art.

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  24. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card.

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  25. Beautiful card! Art can be a wonderful tool.

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  26. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card. And for being there in support of those of us who suffer from PTSD.

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  27. Wow!!! I love these calm and wonderful colors. I love it! I also love what you said about your family member. I'm grateful you joined us. Thank you so much!!!!

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  28. We need more people like you that are receptive. I can't tell you how much it means that there are caring people out there means. I have been struggling with PTSD since 1992. It is an ongoing process that will not end. Art and reading as my happy place. Thank you for sharing your talent and your beautiful art.🐧

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  29. this is beautiful. sometimes it's the little things in life that are hard but also make all the difference. celebrate every tiny victory, my friend. hugs!

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  30. Beautiful work and a beautiful heart!

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  31. Lovely stitchwork and beautiful silver sentiment!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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