Recent content by BrarlesChonson

They both scare me to death. Mostly because I'm jaded towards any candidate having my safety or best interests at heart. After 9/11 things got scary for me as a Muslim. Law enforcement, classmates, neighbors... I became their enemy overnight while the Office of the Presidency turned its back...

@Saelben I've mostly seen raptors, since my Ranger Station is positioned in a river canyon. Osprey, bald eagle, gold eagle, red-tailed hawk, nighthawk. There are a few blue jays, grey jays, and these awesome yellow and green and red ones I can't pronounce...

Agreed. Only so many days off between lightning strikes, and of course this weekend coincides with down chat and a fishing closure. I'm birdwatching, though... It's secretly awesome but I'd never admit it to a crewman. :X

Happy Saturday, amigo. May the sun always shine on your face, and the wind always be at your back. May your horse be sure of foot, and your mules obedient and peaceful. That's Rocky Mountain Yankee for: Welcome, friend. :)

Yes, Prazosin in low doses works wonders for me. I have typically restful sleep, no thrashing or talking aloud, and no noticeable side effects. Took about a week of taking it every night to truly appreciate it.

Your health is not drama. You're making the right moves. 6 months into a relationship I learned my SO was using IV drugs with dirty needles and had cheated all over town, unprotected. I know where you're at right now psychologically. Often times the shock can create symptoms, it certainly did...

Since my most serious instances of abuse came with concussions, and at one point a traumatic brain injury, symptoms of the physical injuries trigger emotional ones, and vice versa. The two are forever hand-in-hand, it seems. Any form of physical injury to the head, neck, or upper back comes...

I found strength and hope in your words. Peace Be With You.

Shuq'ran, I hadn't looked at reconnecting in that way, but it makes sense.

A'salaam'u Alaiykum, Peace Be With you all. I write this without knowing exactly what length or format it will take on, so bear with me. My older sister and I had brutal childhoods, without going into detail. Hers, under my father who our mother eventually divorced. Mine, under my sister...