Water the Weeds
Parenting is hard. It is often survival mode. What works with some kids, will not work with others when it comes to discipline, rewards and just parenting in general. Just…
Inserts and Mustard Seeds
I never read the inserts in the medication bags from the pharmacy. I’ve always felt it was sorta like reading Doctor Google. If we all search hard enough, we can…
We’ve Got This….Special Needs Parents.
A note to Special Needs Parents as we start this school year…. We’ve got this. When the whole system feels like it’s failing our kids, you know who doesn’t? ….Us….
An Exhausted Apology
In 2004 I began my career in the medical profession – starting out right in the Children’s Hospital on the Med/Surg floor. I’ll never forget rounds and reports and quiet…
“Momblogs” and Mourning
I’m guilty. I’m guilty of being that mom that does late night scrolling through Facebook reading every blog post about being a mommy. As someone who finds release in writing…
The Shoulders That Carry Us
I often wonder how people view Andrew in this journey of ours. I know I am the one who talks and writes. This is mainly for an escape and a…
The Dark Side of Thankfulness
I decided to update friends and family in a blog post. It’s the only way I feel like I may be able to somewhat express the so many emotions that…
One tough day. One tough Ben.
There are many times I blog or write to help me remember where I am physically and mentally in challenging times. It always helps me when looking back to give…
Two Years, Same Pain
My whole life I grieved over you. The loss of not having you in my life – the man who was supposed to love me unconditionally in all things. …
The Easy Way Out
Let me tell you about anger, defeat, pain. ….when you get told by a key player in your Autistic kid’s life (who you love) you need to do token charts…