Friday 7 December 2018

Pretty Things Survivors Do


Welcome to our Pretty Things Survivors Do inaugural blog hop! We are glad you’re 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 have made a video on how I put my card together. I know there are many in the papercrafting community that take a lot of solace from making things by hand and passing along the joy of crafting.

The blog hop list is as follows:
6. Tania Ahmed <--- you are here
16. Seeka
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.
US Department of Veteran Affairs https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/




Your next stop is Ana Reese

32 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful card with a sweet, subtle message. Your color palette is so pretty too! Thank you so much for being a part of this important blog hop and for sharing your story today!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  2. Beautiful card, love the message amd the colors you chose.

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  3. Beautiful card with a beautiful message.

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  4. I like how you kept this so simple. The message is the important part.

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  5. love the unique look of this card and sharing awareness on PTSD

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  6. Your card presents a powerful message of support. I like the simplicity.

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  7. This is a great hop for a great cause! Beautiful message on your card!!!

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  8. Oh Tania, I love your card so very much. And thank you for sharing PTSD awareness, especially this time of year. I love you, my friend. ♥

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  9. Such a great cause! I love the sentiment! Perfect card!

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  10. Beautiful card sentiment, great cause. Thank you.

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  11. Your card is so lovely and so timely for this blog hop. Thanks for sharing it and the info about PTSD.

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  12. That is an amazing stamp/quote. How beautiful and appropriate.

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  13. Thank you for being a part of this important hop.

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  14. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation. Love!

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  15. Thank you for helping to raise awareness, Tania. Your card is peaceful. <3

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  16. That sentiment is beautiful and your card is so lovely! Thank you for helping to spread awareness about PTSD!! It is such an important issue!

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  17. Clean and simple perfection and I love the sentiment xxx

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  18. Simple but powerful.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot0com

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  19. Love the card! And the saying! TFS

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  20. The sentiment is wonderful! Your card is beautiful! And this hop is perfect.... To remind others to reach out, and that crafting is very helpful.

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  21. What a beautiful sentiment! Thank you for sharing your card.

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  22. I love the sentiment stamp that you used. Thank you for participating in this supportive blog hop.

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  23. Tania! I love your sweet card and the colors were perfect for the sentiment!!! Thank you!

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  24. Very beautiful. Love the way you used the stamps. It was a bit unexpected but it turned out really lovely. Thank you for sharing your art and for participating in this import blog hop.🐧

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  25. your voice is so therapeutic!!!! you can do guided meditations hehe. love you!!

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  26. What a beautiful sentiment and lovely card!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  27. What a lovely card with the focus on the amazing sentiment!

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  28. what cute cards! love the geometric shapes and different angles for stamp placement.

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