My hands are shaking and my forehead is sweating. I feel like a preacher in the Baptist church. I need my hand towel to wipe the sweat from my brow. They can’t tell I am nervous. Well, maybe the people sitting in the front row can. Now my hands are shaking as I adjust the … More But, I Survived Part 2
Speaking in front of my first graders is easy. Half of the time, they are trying to tie their shoes or wanting to go to the bathroom. Speaking in front of adults can be difficult for me. I do better when it is an impromptu speech. When someone gives me a topic and a week … More But, I Survived
When they see me coming. Do they see me or autism? Do they see Harrison and Sydney’s mom? Do they see a divorced mom? Yes, I think I wear my titles well. But what do they really see when they look at me? What is my true identity? There was a time when I lost … More Identity Theft
The mind is a terrible thing to waste. Wasn’t that a slogan back in the 1980’s? When you go through a traumatic experience. The mind is often your biggest enemy. Your soul and body often heal quickly. Why won’t your mind allow you to rest? I am constantly thinking and analyzing every situation. Some situations … More Free Your Mind
I want it and I want it now! Do I sound like a toddler? I actually sound like some adults. Me included at times. When I was younger. I was not good at waiting for what I wanted. I was always in such a rush. As I matured, I’ve accepted that needed wait time. And … More Why Rush?
Yesterday I did something completely out of my comfort zone. I left the kids at home to go for a run. Well, it wasn’t really a run. It was a trot, a skip, a stroll. Okay, it was really more like a power walk. I was in the neighborhood so it wasn’t like I was … More Run Brooke Run
I had a revelation. There isn’t an award for being a superhero. So, if you are waiting on some accolades for going above and beyond. Stop waiting. P.S. Stop killing yourself. We can’t save the world. We can only do so much. Things that are out of our control. Are the things that we pray … More Stop Being A Superhero
Time management is crucial in my life. But it was this summer that I realized that there was something better than time management. It was finding my balance. Finding your balance is essential to your happiness. If you find your balance and are still stressing about what you are not doing. Then you still have … More Find Your Balance
When I was younger, I remember a pastor preaching about this topic in a sermon. His words were harsh and stuck with me for quite some time. He said that if you believe in God you don’t need to waste money on therapy. Just pray about your situation. You all know I love the Lord. … More You Don’t Need Therapy, Just Pray
When I was younger I remember singing Respect by Aretha Franklin in front of a mirror, with a hairbrush as my microphone. I loved that song. I had no clue about what the lyrics meant. Now, when I sing that song. I realize her lyrics are fierce! I was always taught to respect my … More Respect
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