A Life of Managed Chaos
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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. I [...]
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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 careened [...]
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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 to [...]
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Dear Goddess of Motherhood
What the heck!
I have here a little girl, all of three,
Who finds ways to daily challenge me.
Beyond her years, at two she turned the tables
Trading her currency for her wants, my plan she disabled.
Now at three acting older, this girl comes on stronger,
Calculating my strength to hold on a little longer.
She pushes [...]
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(Photo By: G-Na)
There are many times I feel impassioned about Alex’s special needs. Many times I feel a ferocious roar in my throat, feel the hardening of my limbs as they unwillingly move into an unbending stance, preparing to pounce at any wrong word, any misspoken tone, any gesture clearly not thought out. Even towards [...]
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“That’s him penis”. (Yes, we’ve had the “that’s his penis” discussion …already).
“OH SHIT! Oh Shit. Oh Shit. Oh Shit.”
“Mommy, you going pee-pee? Yes? (nods head). Ok. I wipe you when your done”. (smiles)
“I don’t want Daddy to go to that work anymore. I like the babies I have”.
“Mommy, you body stinky.“ (Yeah, thanks for that [...]
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BUT….
”So much of our lives is out of our control. We can only control our response to what happens. And who isn’t going to have complaints and concerns and questions about a life that is full of pain and struggle when that pain and struggle is beyond your control? There are some situations that are [...]
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Someone once formed the words and asked the question:
“Well, you aren’t complaining about everything, right? Because you made your choices. You chose to have three children and live your life, so it’s not like you didn’t know what you were getting into, right?”
My reaction, “Well of course not. We made our [...]
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“I cant breath any more I am done…”
I still recall this post in a forum I visited. I immediately felt for her; I immediately knew what she was going through, all the things she couldn’t explain, express, admit. I knew how her body felt, her mind, her eyes, her heart. I knew, as [...]
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