Everyone wants a friend.  We all need someone who we can talk to and trust.  Some of us need more friends than others.  Some of us our content with a handful of true friends.  As a parent one fear that I have for my children is that they won’t have a friend at school. Or … More 5 Ways To Know You Have A Good Friend

Do you know that feeling when you have worst sore throat and you lose your voice?  You try to talk but all you can do is whisper.  I felt that way when I began on my journey with autism. I lost my voice. My mind was trying to process the fact that my child was … More The Time Autism Stole My Voice

I have a confession to make. I am terrified of thunderstorms.  When I was younger in elementary school, I would become very anxious when it rained at school. So much that it caused my stomach to ache.  As I grew older the fear of thunderstorms wasn’t as intense.  Even today when there is a storm … More I Am The Storm

I immediately began all of the recommended therapy for Sydney.  They put more labels on my child than a clearance item at Target.  But I didn’t mind the labels because I knew that she would get the maximum intervention and services provided.  She was in a preschool for children with developmental delays.  I must admit … More Signs of Autism Part Two

If you have never read the poem Welcome to Holland. I highly recommend it.  It is told from the point of view of a mother and her acceptance of having a child with a disability.  It always makes me emotional to read. And as I type now, I have tears in my eyes.  Please read … More Signs of Autism Part One

I know that there are times in our lives when we wonder when things will change for the better. We question our actions,  the past and the choices that we make daily. Sometimes the reason why things aren’t getting better is because of the way we are living our lives. I know I am guilty … More When Hell Is All Around You

So we are half way through the first month of school.  I had so much pep in my step and now I feel like I am losing it.  We will have our first five-day school week with kids this week. That will be interesting. Bladder are you ready?   I am trying my best not … More Staying Sane in September

I’m not sure why I didn’t have this “aha” moment sooner.  After all I should be a pro at visiting the doctor. But today I walked into the doctor’s office for my appointment. With the kids!  My appointment was scheduled for 9:45. Of course I arrived early to sign in, pay my copay and dispute … More No More Waiting Rooms

  Diary of A Mad Black Woman is one of my favorite movies, because Shemar Moore is  a part of the cast. Also, because I can relate to some of the things that the main character experienced. In the movie her husband is unfaithful, she gets divorced, she is searching for love again, her ex-husband … More Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Who would have ever thought that Pinterest would have had  a significant impact on my life.  Not because of my followers, or my pins on my boards.  But because I met two of my dearest friends on Pinterest. Not only did we send messages on Pinterest we found each other on Facebook.  Erica and Lynn … More Thanks Pinterest