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Loving Someone With Chronic Suicidal Ideation

Loving someone who doesn’t believe you love them — and who lives with chronic suicidal ideation — isn’t just about crisis lines and quiet prayers. It’s about living in a…

By Betsy Eves May 2, 2025Betsy Eves Advocacyboundaries, caregiver trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, emotional abuse, emotional manipulation, loving someone with mental illness, marriage and suicide, mental health truth, survivor story, toxic relationships1 Comment

Loving Someone Who Wants to Die: What It Looks Like When Love Isn’t Enough

We talk about suicide prevention.We talk about "reaching out for help." But what we don’t talk about enough is what happens behind closed doors —what it’s like loving someone who…

By Betsy Eves April 25, 2025Betsy Eves Advocacybitter truth, mental health, military caregivers, service-related injuries, suicide, suicide prevention, veteran families

The Tension Between Hope and Reality

For so long, I thought caregiving was about standing in the tension between hope and reality. I thought that if I held both with enough strength—hope for healing, reality for…

By Betsy Eves January 4, 2025Betsy Eves AdvocacyCaregiver Journey, Choose Your Path, Emotional Resilience, Finding Clarity, Healing and Growth, Hope and Reality, Letting Go to Grow, Resilience in Caregiving

VA Family Support: Addressing the Gaps for Modern Veteran Families

"It starts with a family, not a veteran." That’s the first thing I wish someone had told me before Dave, my husband, began his PTSD treatment program. From the very…

By Betsy Eves November 17, 2024Betsy Eves AdvocacyAccountability in Veteran Therapy, Caregiver Resources for Veterans, Challenges for Veteran Families, Family-Inclusive Care for Veterans, Healing After EMDR Therapy, Military Caregiver Advocacy, Modern Veteran Families, PTSD Treatment Challenges, VA Family Support, Veteran Mental Health Support

The Internal Battle We Face As Caregivers

When you marry into the military, whether you realize it or not, you take on the internal battle we face as caregivers—a role that often feels like service of its…

By Betsy Eves October 12, 2024Betsy Eves AdvocacyFamily Resilience, mental health, military caregivers, self-care, veteran families

Taking a few minutes to enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book on the porch became one of those small acts of joy for me. It’s not about escaping everything but creating space to breathe. What can you do for yourself today, even if it's for a few minutes, to reconnect with a piece of yourself?

Finding Joy as a Military Caregiver: 3 Small Steps

Finding joy as a military caregiver can feel nearly impossible amidst the constant challenges and responsibilities that often feel all-consuming. I've been in those trenches, where every day felt like…

By Betsy Eves September 19, 2024Betsy Eves Advocacyfinding joy, mental health, mental wellness, military caregivers, self-care, thriving

I Filed a Protection Order Against My Suicidal Husband — Here’s the Truth You Won’t Hear During Suicide Prevention Month

It’s September—Suicide Prevention Month. Social media is flooded with feel-good campaigns. The slogans are everywhere: #FaceTheFight, #YouMatter, and #EndTheStigma. But you know what? It’s bullshit. The reality of suicide prevention…

By Betsy Eves September 11, 2024Betsy Eves Advocacysuicide prevention, suicide prevention month2 Comments

Rethinking Reintegration: A Personal Reflection on Military Life, Separation, and True Transformation

Reintegration. It’s a word that has followed me throughout my life as a military spouse, trailing behind every deployment and separation like an unwelcome shadow. But as I’ve come to…

By Betsy Eves August 23, 2024Betsy Eves Advocacy, ReflectionsMilitary Spouse Life, PTSD treatment, reintegration

Reflections: Advocacy in Action

Have you ever read something that just didn’t sit right with you? That moment when you come across information that’s not only incorrect but is being used in a way…

By Betsy Eves July 10, 2024Betsy Eves Advocacy, Reflectionsadvocacy, empathetic advocacy, reflections

Why Setting Family Boundaries Is Essential for Your Well-Being

Have you ever felt obligated to maintain close ties with someone just because you share DNA? What if I told you that your mental and emotional well-being is more important…

By Betsy Eves June 29, 2024Betsy Eves Advocacyfamily dynamics, mental health, mental wellness, self-care, setting boundaries1 Comment