Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
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 remembersContinue reading
The Case Of The Missing Christmas Stocking
When I was a child, my favorite grandmother knitted stockings for each one of her grandchildren. Mine was mainly red. Soft, wispy, white fur (representing…
Ten Things of Thankful – December 14, 2014
I’ve been away for awhile, but that doesn’t mean I don’t think about posting every single week. Then time gets away from me, and I'm…
A Daughter With Special Needs Sure Loves To Give
Nothing makes my daughter’s grin widen more than doing something nice for somebody else. And although her budget is small, her heart is huge. Lindsey…
Special Needs: Emotional Support Animals Are Important
“I wanted one calico cat.” Lindsey picked up Cuddles and showed me one of the two adorable, healthy kittens she adopted five years ago. (Cute…
Special Needs: I Don’t Really Care To Vote…
Lindsey received her November Marion County election ballot in the mail last week. “I don’t really care to vote,” Lindsey said when she called her…
Special Needs: Life Event Causes Pain In Neck
“Have you experienced a major trauma in the last couple months?” Dr. Good Hands asks quietly, holding a stapled packet of papers, ready to share…
Special Couple Says, “I’d Marry You All Over Again”
Back in June, my cousin and his wife celebrated a milestone anniversary. “I would marry you today all over again,” Lori recited the first line…
Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
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…