More Reflections
When Life Falls Apart…
ByCherylWhen something in life happens that pulls the rug completely out from under you, things can get pretty ugly pretty quick. Your whole world seems to shatter around you and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. There is no steadying yourself or jumping back up on your feet right away. You are…
Disney Update
ByCherylWe have returned from our trip to Disney. I wish I could say that it was the truly world changing, mind-lifting event I was so hoping I would be. For all the planning I did where Ry was concerned, I forgot one other major component – me and my depression. It’s no secret that I’ve…
The Stress of Special Needs Parenting
ByCherylParents of special needs children face stress and anxiety daily. There’s really no way around it. From the moment we realize our children are different or are diagnosed a wall of tension crashes down on us. Life becomes filled with questions of the unknown. What does this diagnosis mean for my child? Will he ever…
When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18
ByCherylWhen we’re young, there are certain ages that we look forward to. Like 13 when we become a big teenager, 16 when we could finally drive a car, and 21 when we could drink… legally. Those with special needs usually don’t celebrate these big milestones. The big ones for them are 18 and 21/22. You…
Millennial Mental Health
ByCherylPaix recently had a full comprehensive mental health evaluation done. It confirmed her diagnosis of Bi-Polar II with psychotic features and ADHD but did add a new one – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This new diagnosis is actually a very common one for her generation – millennials. In fact, I have nieces and nephews diagnosed with…
Dear Depression…
ByCherylDear Depression, You have been around so long now that I have almost grown comfortable with you – like an ugly scar that I’ve learned to live with. I expect your games and tricks now, but I need you to know that I realize what a liar you are, and I hate you. You lie…