“I’ve lost a good friend, a wonderful friend,” Lindsey (35) said upon hearing that longtime, Silverton resident Norma Jean had died. At 90, she still…
Category: Life Stories
Book Review: Mothering Through the Darkness
“It is possible to find your way through the darkness and emerge stronger." —Mothering Through the Darkness As a writer, one of the best feelings in the…
Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
Dear Mr. Trump: A Letter From A Mother Whose Daughter Struggles With Her Own Special Needs
Dear Mr. Trump: I watched the CNN news clip of your recent Presidential campaign stop where you imitated the way you thought New York Times…
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Kids Who Are Bullied Don’t Always Grow Up And Get Over It
One might think that kids who are bullied grow up and get over it, but my cousin says he remembers every shove, every taunt, every…
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Is It Freedom of Speech or Is It Bullying?
Please note that Lindsey has given me permission to write about this incident. Personal identifiers in this post have been changed because the situation has…
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When Love Ends For A Couple With Special Needs
Two fall seasons ago, in our backyard, my husband walked our special girl down a grassy aisle. The bride beamed. So did the groom. And…
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Advocate or Obstacle: A Mother Questions Her Role In Raising Daughter With Special Needs
Sometimes I wonder if, instead of being an advocate for my daughter, I’m a huge obstacle. But how can that be? I want what most…
Kickstarter Project: Making A Life-Long Dream A Reality
I believe in dreams. And so do Vincent and Celestial Noot (pronounced Note). Vincent grew up in the Netherlands; Celestial in Utah. Vincent had three…