Can I just sit here and vent for a bit? I’m so tired. I’m tired of everything that needs to be done and tired of doing it on my own for the most part. I’m tired of being judged for not having my house up to standards that my family can’t seem to attain. ItRead more
One of Ryland’s therapies is ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. A search on the internet will bring up several articles questioning the ethics of ABA therapy arguing that its core principles are cruel. We have not had that experience. Not to say that unkindness doesn’t happen, there is certainly room for it, butRead more
My daughter, Paix, and I have been at odds a great deal lately. When trying to discuss her mental health, we usually end up in an argument where we both walk away angry and hurt. I’m afraid she thinks I don’t love her or, worse, don’t care at all, but it gets so frustrating dealingRead more
Music is awesome! We all have our favorite genres of music and everyone has a favorite song. Music is a common denominator for us all. Personally, I listen to everything from the blues to old-school rap – the new hard-core rap is just too much for me, but the old-school stuff still can get meRead more
Autism is a funny creature. Having two sons with autism has taught me first hand just how different it can affect each child/person who has it. Aidan is at the high functioning end while Ry is at the low functioning end. Ryland gets most of the attention as his condition is more severe, but AidanRead more
One of my New Year goals was to work more on this blog. I want to share with you what that means and what you can expect. Big changes are coming to include more posts, an email list and a full site upgrade. The last few months my postings have been pretty sparse. That isRead more
Now that we have officially started the year 2019, New Year’s resolutions are being made. I personally prefer to call them goals rather than resolutions. No one sticks to their resolutions, but goals can be attained. My main focus this year will be on bringing joy back into my life. Lately especially, it feels asRead more
Holidays always have a way bringing in to focus just how isolated my family really is. Christmas celebrations for us do not include a house full of people enjoying spirits and New Year’s is usually spent at home watching the ball drop during the Dick Clark’s Rockin’ News Year’s Eve Party on tv. We areRead more