Our family meetings never disappoint. There are always funny moments, tears, and even some yelling at times. But we always end with a prayer to encourage us. Autism also provides us with the same emotions and reactions. I can’t help but smile when I watch The Good Doctor. When I see Dr. Murphy do certain … More My Cup Runneth Over
Growing up I can remember being in a store and having the clerk follow me around. Asking me repeatedly if I needed help. The scenario would be different when I would return to that same store. This time I was accompanied by my girlfriends, who were white. That encounter was totally different. And that was … More Was It Instinct or Racial Profiling?
Once when I was younger. I remember when mommy told me that we were going to the store. I asked why we had to go right now. She said, “Because I said so.” I waited a few moments and then I asked her again. If we could wait and go to the store later. She … More Because I Said So…
It only took five minutes, three hundred seconds. The entire interaction that would dictate my mood for the day. I am angry at myself for having my guard down. I am angry for allowing something that didn’t deserve my full attention to ruin my day. Has that ever happened to you? You might experience something … More Five Minutes
There are some days that I am on fire. I have the energy of a toddler and I can take on the world. Then there are some days where I move like a sloth. Barely able to get myself together. Last week Wednesday was my sloth day. I was exhausted and stressed which didn’t help. … More Ms. Copher, Where is Sydney’s Homework?
It doesn’t seem like almost five years. Each day I drive to work I still chuckle when I pass the horses and the cows. This is such a different commute then I am use to. Driving down Woodward, Lahser or Telegraph didn’t offer this much amusement. Oh, look at that police officer with his lights … More Good Morning Mr. Officer
“So, Brooke how are you doing?” Do I really want to answer her question. It sounds so fake. She can’t be sincere with that fake smile on her face. Can she? Doesn’t she know by now I can spot fake? Why is she asking me a second time the same question? When I answer her … More Are You Concerned Or Waiting?
You may have noticed my latest hashtag, #belikesyd. I can’t take the credit for creating that. My good friend Katie came over this past weekend. When she was leaving Syd came down to say hi to Auntie Katie. If you haven’t figured it out yet. If you are a friend of mine. My children will … More #BELIKESYD
There comes a time when you need to build a wall. I don’t know about you. But I don’t have the materials or the manpower to make that happen. Have you ever been in a situation in your life, where you felt like you are wandering in the wilderness? Your judgement is off and your … More Build The Walls
When they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My response was a teacher. I always saw teachers writing. And that is what I loved to do. Writing is a craft. It is a gift. Writing is my blessing. I still love to journal. But I find that when I sit … More The “Write” Way
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