At this point, I’ve found that: I’ve turned a page in my life. I no longer feel “hysterical” about my life. Maybe it’s because we have Alex on more appropriate medications than the ones that were masking the issues; in turn making the severe behavioral issues we had been experiencing, and had increased, become more [...]
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I’m at a crossroads. So many things in play. I began General Hysteria, really, for me. I began General Hysteria for any other special needs parents that felt alone; any parent, regardless of needs, that felt isolated, unsure. In my haste to share this proud endeavor, I let a little leak to those around me. [...]
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You might be wondering why I’m supporting this day, this cause. Other than the obvious of how this is offensive to most everyone. WelleveryoneexceptthatidiotontheFanFaceBookpagethatthoughtthiswasgoingtoo farandtherwordisn’toffenseiveandwell’that’swhattheyare’sothat’swhatweshould call’them’andarewegoingtoPCourselvestodeath…tooyoungtoevenundertandyetold enoughtoknowheshouldjustkeephismouthshutandwhyareyouontheFanpageifyou’re notafananyway. *ahem* I support this because no matter what the challenge, the diagnosis – no matter how far our children come, how much they achieve, they will hear [...]
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Towards the end of summer in sunny Colorado, my entire family wanted to get one last outdoor swim in. My husband and I swam and played with the kids in the large pool, enjoying a game of keep away. As my son jumped wildly with excitement to catch the water filled sponge ball, which almost [...]
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I am honored to be a part of a new writing series put together by Hartley Steiner, of Hartley’s Life With 3 Boys, for parents of special needs kiddos called “First Things First“. Hartley says: “The series is dedicated to reminding parents that they need to take care of themselves. A renewal of our commitment [...]
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Determination, Observation, Happiness, Compassion, Kindness Determination in all he does shines through, If you watch it will be clear to you, That although some obstacles he works to overcome With a little of your help, this can be done. He loves to point out what you might miss; A plane, a goose, a butterfly’s kiss. [...]
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