More Reflections
Aspies and Manipulation
ByCherylAutism 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 Aidan…
Fighting the funk and winning
ByCherylPaix and I were just talking about how the bad thoughts can stop you cold. How they tell you that you can’t beat your mental illness so what’s the point of even trying. I went years without being medicated – YEARS!! I was in my 40s before I began taking medication for my depression. How…
An Attitude of Gratitude
ByCherylDepression is a devourer of happiness and contentment. What better way to battle the beast than to actively work at being happy and content if only for a brief while. So, in honor of the month of gratitude, I have decided this November to post on my personal Facebook page one thing a day that…
On Being the Parent of an Adult Child with Bipolar
ByCherylMy 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 dealing…
I’m Nobody, Who Are You?
ByCherylI’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too? Then there’s a pair of us? Don’t tell! They’d advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public – like a Frog – To tell one’s name – the livelong June – To an admiring Bog! This is one of…
A Day in the Life
ByCherylThe following is an actual account of a fairly normal Monday at our house. Enjoy! 3:10am Ry wakes me up to get him something to drink 4:08am Ry wakes me up for more drink 5:13am More drink and a pull up change 6:03am More drink 7:15am I’m awake for the day and Ry wants to…