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. [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Andrea is a freelance writer, yoga teacher and author of My Autism Insights. Her son, Gus, now almost 8, was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at the age of 2, right around the time that her daughter, MM, was born. He was given a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome when he finished Kindergarten. She began blogging about autism [...]
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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 only [...]
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