This past weekend we experienced some major milestones in Copher’s Community. We made it through a long weekend without any meltdowns. As I am typing this now, Sydney is crying herself to sleep. Sydney didn’t need her visual schedule. I even had a chance to go to the salon and have a few hours … More A Night of Seizures and Sleep Paralysis
Autism has had our family on a routine for years. I guess I should be grateful for that. Because of autism we stick to the schedule and plan events accordingly. Last week we were waiting for the bus. It was raining hard that day. I knew that the rain could be a trigger for Sydney. … More The Day I Forgot To Kiss My Kids Goodbye
I’m wearing a lot of black lately. But black goes with everything. Maybe I should add in a splash of color. People probably think I am in mourning. I love staying at home. Am I depressed or just tired? Keep in mind I am trying to make up for sleep from 2008. Depression is real. … More Is This Depression?
3,295 days, 9 years that is how long I waited for my prayers to be answered. It wasn’t the prayer for a husband or to win the lotto. It was a prayer that some of you may take for granted. It was perfect timing because it happened on Mother’s Day. Harrison, Sydney and I were … More My Prayers Were Answered
The rain was hitting my window and I woke up suddenly thinking that it was Monday. Sydney was still sleeping. It was 4:00 am on a Saturday morning. I knew as soon as I started moving around she would wake up. So, I decided to lay in bed. A few minutes passed and Sydney came … More Pretend You’re On Survivor
Do you ever think about the little things that happen to you in your life? Those little things may actually be huge victories for others. Just think about our family going to the mall for the first time in four years. Some families go to the mall weekly. For our family that was a major … More C+ Is Passing
Over the past several days I did a lot of soul-searching. As I tried to focus on one area of my life. My mind would wander to another situation. I was searching for clarity. I was searching for my confirmation. After two days and meeting my mentor Antoinette Blake, The Delaware Blogger. I made … More A Woman’s Work Will…..
I was the student that was always excited to have a brand new sharpened pencil in my hand. I remember being in kindergarten with all of my sharpened pencils lined up on my desk along with a new pink block eraser. The sight of the point on the pencil becoming dull always made me sad. … More Why I Write
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