I want to share with you the story behind the title of my blog. Yes, part of it was inspired by Maxwell’s song This Woman’s Work and a night of crying into my pillows. I remember listening to every sad love song I could find. And then I watched every movie about relationships, divorce, … More A Woman’s Work
Dear Special Needs Mom, I see your tears and the look of frustration on your face. Your head is spinning from reading your child’s IEP and being prepared for the next meeting without being viewed as a pain in the ass. My heart knows all to well what it is like to have an entire … More Dear Special Needs Mom
If you have been following my blog, you know that I was married for 14 years. My divorce was finalized three years ago in June and my ex-husband lives in Michigan. Last week for Sydney’s birthday my children had a chance to see their father. I’m not sure if he was like the protocol son … More Daddy’s Home
I want to talk about racism within my own race. This is a hard topic to discuss but one that still exists today. I am writing about my experience, which some of you might be able to relate to. If this never happened to you then you are blessed. When I was younger people … More You’re Pretty For A Dark-Skinned Girl
Turning 40 wasn’t doom and gloom for me. When I turned 40 I felt that my life had clarity and I had many aha moments along the way. At 40 I realized that my marriage was over. My life for my kids and I would change drastically. I was already functioning as a single mother … More Embracing My 40’s
Everyone has a passion, a hobby or a special interest. Often times we have to put our dreams on hold. Between work and family and all of that in between. How do you follow your passion and do more of what you love? For me blogging and writing are my passions. But I know that … More Do More Of What You Love
Children with autism often perseverate on objects or topics. Perseveration happens when someone excessively repeats an action, phrase or topic. Often times when children with autism perseverate they may cause others to withdraw from them socially. It is not like when the child has an interest in something and they want to share and build … More Is This Age Appropriate?
Well, we survived the first day of school. I knew we would even if there were a few hiccups to start off our day. There was a brief moment when I was in a daze, that this was ” the day”. We woke up on time and things were running smoothly. Until I walked back … More School Daze
There’s a song by Mary Mary called Shackles. A verse from that song is Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance. I just want to praise you. I just want praise you. Broke the chains so I can lift my hands. I just want to praise you Lord. After listening to that … More I Got The Power
Imagine managing working full-time, taking care of responsibilities at home, caring for your children and sprinkle that with a little Autism on top. If that doesn’t cause stress I don’t know what does. I had to let go of the stress of my career as I wrote about in my previous blog. The stress of … More Managing Stress In An Autism Home
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