Fighting the Dragon
I think I should explain why I refuse to call post-traumatic stress disorder, post-traumatic stress. I know that this will make some...
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Let Me Have My Son
Partially filmed here on the grounds of Eagle's Healing Nest, featuring some of our Nest family members, Let Me Have My Son "is based on the true story of the writer-director’s compelling journey with his firstborn son, Daniel, as told in the book of the same title. The storyline is a semi-autobiographical, emotion-laden tale of a father coming to grips with his son’s devastating mental illness."
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Mar 1, 20182 min
Others Not Self
Looking back over my life from the vantage point of my age, (72) I find that the happiest times, the best times were those times when I...
Feb 15, 20182 min
Is It Beneficial To All Concerned?
“Is it beneficial to all concerned?” is the last principle of the Rotary four-way test. Over the course of my fight with the Dragon PTSD...
Feb 6, 20182 min
Will It Build Good Will and Better Friendships?
I’m still in recovery from PTSD and there are still times in my life when I don’t consider how my actions will impact others around me....
Jan 15, 20182 min
Is It Fair To All Concerned?
How many times have we heard the words, “it’s not fair”? I remember saying those very words one time and being told, “life isn’t fair”....
Jan 10, 20181 min
4th Annual Share the Love with the Veterans Event
The 4th annual Share the Love with the Veterans event is coming up on February 9th. KASM and KDDG Radio along with media partners at the...
Jan 3, 20182 min
Recovery Starts with the Truth
Jesus said, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (1) For much of my life I was not truthful. This is not to say...
Dec 22, 20171 min
Between the Lines with Al Travis Features Eagles Healing Nest Anoka
Thank You Supporters & Between the Lines We can’t thank all our supporters enough. The volunteers, donors, advocates and media support...
Dec 17, 20171 min
Almanac – Housing Homeless Anoka Veterans – Twin Cities PBS
TPT – Twin Cities PBS, Almanac shared this great tour and story for all to see. Thank you for helping us spread the news!Click here to...
Dec 13, 20172 min
Eagle’s Healing Nest Anoka Featured in the News
It’s been a busy week in the news for Eagle’s Healing Nest Anoka. The opening of Eagle’s Healing Nest in Anoka caught the attention of...
Dec 7, 20171 min
Please Join Us for Connie Lee County
Connie Lee Country will be performing at the Eagle’s Healing Nest with special guests Tom Listul and Anne O’Flynn. Free will dinner will...
Dec 4, 20171 min
Renovating for Veterans
News Release at Fox 9 News: ANOKA, Minn. (KMSP) – Once shuttered and on the list to be torn down, historic cottages in Anoka are now home...
Mar 2, 20171 min
Thank you letter from Larry Shellito, Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Letter from Larry Shellito: Melony, please accept my sincere apology for not being with you at the Eagles Healing Nest as you show the...
Mar 2, 20171 min
Thank you letter from Larry Shellito, Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Letter from Larry Shellito: Melony, please accept my sincere apology for not being with you at the Eagles Healing Nest as you show the...
Feb 20, 20171 min
Eagle’s Nest work gets off the ground
By Rep. Paul Anderson: Saw a beautiful sight over the weekend. We drove to Sauk Centre last Saturday to visit the Eagle’s Healing Nest...
Jan 26, 20172 min
Help Heal Veterans and Eagle’s Healing Nest Join Forces
News Release from Help Heal Veterans: Partnership Strives to Heal Invisible Wounds of War for Minnesota Vets WINCHESTER, Calif. (Jan.26,...
Dec 15, 20161 min
Named 2016 Organization of the Year!
Thank you to everyone for your continued support!
Nov 29, 20161 min
Veterans Court Graduate Fights Relapse, Discovers PTSD Glasses
News article by Great Falls Tribune: Dave Belcher recognized the risk of a relapse. One of the first graduates of the 8th Judicial...
Oct 12, 20161 min
Light the Legacy Recognizes Heroes
Article from Long Praire Leader: Former Long Praire resident Lynn MacKenzie (Drevlow), Executive Director of Light the Legacy, a...
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