Archive for December 2013
My PTSD Story
It all began on the first Monday of 1999. A New Year’s storm blanketed Chicago with many inches of snow. The day’s temperatures were in the single digits. I caught the 6:04 a.m. express train from Aurora’s Route 59 Metra station to my downtown office. The train was barreling eastbound at top speed in the... Read more »
Honored to be part of the Chicago Tribune's ChicagoNow family of bloggers
I’d like to dedicate this blog to my family and anyone who struggles with PTSD. We often hear about military veterans and their challenges related to PTSD. This blog is for those veterans, but also for civilians (like me) and first responders who cope with the condition. The blog’s goals are two-fold: Create an open... Read more »
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Meet The Blogger
Louie Pukelis
By trade, I'm a marketing, media/public relations, and crisis communications professional based in Chicago with The Kineo Group. My 27-year career has included work as an association executive, senior positions with Chicago area firms--including my own--and now a ChicagoNow blogger. I'm married and live in the western suburbs with my family. Email me at theptsdblog at gmail dot com if you have any questions, insights, and comments. Thank you!
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Welcome to ChicagoNow! It is an honor to be in your company.
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