My card is made using the Anemones stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh. I water colored the background using distress inks in shabby shutters, bundled sage, pumice stone, milled lavender & dusty concord. If you would like to see the video please visit You Tube Here for the best version.
Pretty Things Survivors Do: 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.
Please continue the hop, a full list of participants is as follows:
1. Sandy Allnock
2. Josefine Fouarge
3. Rubeena Ianigro
4. Leigh Houston
5. Mamie Carson Wadsworth
6. Tania Talat Ahmed
7. Ana Reese
8. Tracy Freeman
9. Amy Tsuruta
10. Tracie Pond
11. Sharna Waksmulski ---YOU ARE HERE
12. Alix Davis
13. Janette Kausen
14. Mayra Duran-Hernandez
15. Kimberly Wiener
16. Seeka
17. Joanne Maree Soukup
18. Crissy Salima Smith
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.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
GIVEAWAY
Joanne is offering a I Care stamp set on each blog participating. You simply have to leave a comment below and a random winner will be selected by next week. I will list the winner on this page. Be sure to visit EACH blog since some of them are offering their own giveaway.
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Thank you for sharing your story and your craft♥️
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica!
DeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for sharing your story and for letting others know they can get out too. Inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous, gorgeous flowers!! This blog hop is such a wonderful idea...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your stroy with us, you give all the surviors courage. In dark times we forget to be kind to ourselves, and most importantly that we are enough! Great message to all the surviors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card with such an inspiring message. By sharing your story, I'm sure you have helped others gain the strength to work their way toward a better and healthier life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your touching story! This is a great hop for a great cause! <3
ReplyDeleteYour card and your colouring are totally stunning!!! Love them!!!
Your card is stunning. Thank you for sharing your story to help others
ReplyDeleteamazing looking card - love it:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story and spreading encouragement to PTSD survivors
WOW! You are soooo strong for sharing your story! THANK YOU and this purple creation is absolutely STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteCan't pronounce the flower name, but sure do love what you have done with it and your card here! Wow! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story, Sharna. You are SO BRAVE! I love this beautiful card with the deep, rich shades of purple. Thank you so much for sharing your story and being a part of this important hop.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Your water colored card is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it and your story. Peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Sharna. I was also in a bad relationship in college. It was short (not even a year) but it felt like forever, and looking back, I can't believe all the lies I fell for, but that's the problem with manipulative relastionships, only the outsider can spot it.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, and the message it sends.
#metoo. Ah i wish there weren't so many of us and i am so grateful to this community. I am glad you found healing. Your art is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful and so very toughtfull. Much love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story Sharna. Your card is beautiful, and your success story is uplifting. Most of us struggle off and on with feelings that we would rather not face but the best revenge for wrongs in the past is to live well now. It sounds like you aced it!
ReplyDeleteI admire your strength in sharing with us, Sharna. I am happy creating has helped you. Beautiful card...love the purple and how you didn't worry about staying within the lines. Thank you for helping to spread awareness <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story, mine is similar and I know how crafting can help.
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunnng and I adore your gorgeous colouring 💕
That's a gorgeous card!! Thanks for sharing your story with us, and for helping spread awareness!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you were able to break free from your abusive relationship! Your card is stunning! I love the beautiful purple flowers! Thanks for spreading awareness about PTSD!
ReplyDeleteMemories never go away completely.
ReplyDeleteOur only defense is to not let them
take us down - fight back and
think of the good things. The
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Thank you for being brave and sharing your story. Your project is absolutely beautiful! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really enjoyed watching your process!
ReplyDeleteOh my... I just can't take my eyes off this gorgeous card of yours!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you went though what you did. And glad your Mother was there for you. I love your card and its message. Thanks for being a part of this important hop.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story. Your card is so beautiful and so appropriate for this blog hop. As you said, everyone should know they are valued.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you went through that. That's one of the many horrible things I've gone through in my own life. Plus, I already suffered from PTSD as a result of the environment I was raised in. And I suffer from depression which for me is genetic(inherited from my biological father's side), medical, and just a part of who I am.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had family and friends that were able to help you. Friends are so important because sometimes when you go through this kind of stuff it's just nice to know there is an ear you can turn to. Who won't judge you. But instead help to buoy you back up.
Gorgeous flowers and sentiment! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the hop and for sharing your story.
I am sorry you went through so many years of that. Sending you love. So glad you are in a better place and have an outlet. I am here for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolor flowers and perfect sentiment. Seems so little but it can mean so much. Thank you so much for sharing your story, your caring spirit and your art.🐧
ReplyDeleteThank you for your story of courage. Your card exemplifies that beauty.
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Bless you for bravely sharing your story and for creating a wonderful make that would be sure to brighten anyone's day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet wonderful card and thank you for sharing. I am so glad you joined us!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Sharna, first of all I hope you spent a very merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDropping by to know if the winners were announced. Thank you in advance!
Happy New Year!!!
I will check with the person hosting the blog hop to see if winners have been chosen. I have not been asked for anyones contact info yet. I will make a seperate post when I hear back.
DeleteThank you for your answer dear Sharma! I've just seen you've posted the winner. Happy New Year from Italy! 😘
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