Hello everyone!!
Welcome to our Pretty Things Survivors Do Blog Hop!
We are glad you are here!!
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)
The holidays 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. Below you will find different ways you can help those with PTSD.
I created this card to share with you today using the Avery Elle Holiday Bouquet stamp set. The sentiment Wishing you Peace and Joy was perfect for someone living with PTSD.
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)
The holidays 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. Below you will find different ways you can help those with PTSD.
I created this card to share with you today using the Avery Elle Holiday Bouquet stamp set. The sentiment Wishing you Peace and Joy was perfect for someone living with PTSD.
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to stop by!
I hope this blog hop helps you understand a bit more about living with PTSD.
For me I have people I love that have gone through traumatic events, I have gone through
two takeover robberies while working for a bank.
I can tell you that love, support, and understanding is vital.
Thank you once again for stopping by!
Praying you each have a wonderful and blessed day!
Next on the blog hop is: Kimberly Wiener
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Here’s the blog hop list:
Thank you for joining us! 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, you could make a 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/
Beautiful card and sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour leaves and berries are just gorgeous. I love your coloring...
ReplyDeleteStunning card. The coloring is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGeorgous card Mayra.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, and I love the message of peace.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great hop for a great cause! <3
ReplyDeleteYour card and your colouring are pretty amazing!!! Love them!!!
stunning card - thanks for sharing on PTSD
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is AMAZING! Thank you for being a part of such a wonderful hop for a great cause!
ReplyDeletePerfect sentiment on a beautiful card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful winter flower wonderfully rendered, very worthy cause. Thanks for your support.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a beautifully crafted message of peace and joy!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I am so appreciative of your willingness to take the time to participate. I have a friend who was a bank manager snd and isn't any more. It's a stressful job.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful colors of your pretty poinsettia! Thanks so much for being a part of this important blog hop.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
The reminder of reaching out to others is an important idea. I hope I can be so discerning to be able to do this to someone that is in need of what your card's sentiment says.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card...thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring, this catd is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping to spread awareness, Mayra <3 Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and a wonderful hop to help others in need. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!! Love it!! Thanks for spreading awareness!
ReplyDeleteThank you for spreading awareness about PTSD! It is such an important topic! Your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had to go through
ReplyDeletethe stress from the robberies.
The world is becoming a crazy
place. the poinsettias are
gorgeous. thanks for sharing
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Beautiful coloring! TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and beautiful sentiment! Perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this lovely card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! This hop is so important! And i am thankful that you have love, support, and your artwork!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story and beautiful card with us.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the poinsettias and greenery! Beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the hop!
Hugs, my friend. That must have been terrifying to experience. Love your card and you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and very apt sentiment. Thanks for being a part of this blog hop. Knowledge can lead to understanding and that is something everyone can use. Thanks so much for sharing your story and your beautiful art.🐧
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is stunning. Such a beautiful card for this wonderful hop.
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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
The images seem to almost pop off the card - amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou did a remarkable job on your coloring of this stamped image on your card. Thank you for participating in the blog hop. I suffer from PTSD and it hits me really hard around Christmas. It helps to know that there are people out there that care.
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