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…
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?
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
If I had to count how many times I have seen this movie. I am not sure that I know the correct answer. Every time that I watch it. I find out that the character, Helen and I are very similar. I guess I will watch it one more time. I know the words by … More I Was Helen
I saw all of the signs. I knew in advance it would turn out this way. But I ignored the signs. I thought that I could do things on my own to fix my situation. Now, I am stuck, stranded on this island all by myself. I don’t belong here. I wasn’t suppose to end … More I’m Stuck, Now What
I was suffering from a man cold this week. I think I deserve to call it a man cold. Since I am the mama and the daddy. It is bad enough when your kids are sick. You have to make arrangements to take off from work. But when you are sick too. The stress goes … More Just Open A Christmas Present
When I stop and think about my life. I am mad about some of the things that allowed me to feel like a prisoner. Autism made me a prisoner in my own home. Being a divorced mom made me feel like a prisoner and not worthy to be around the cool moms. People that I … More Release The Prisoner
I have always admired surfers. Being able to ride the waves and control their bodies on the surf board. That takes great skill and is very impressive. They must have extreme focus. They must be prepared to endure the weather and unexpected waves. Surfers must also practice patience. The waves have been rocky for me … More The Tides Are Turning
It would usually happen around 2:00 pm every Sunday. Just like clock work. It was that feeling that my weekend was coming to an end. I felt sad, depressed and dreaded everything that I needed to do. In order to have us all prepared for Monday. Not for the entire week. My goal was just … More Monday Morning
It never seems to end. Just when I think we can blend in with the rest of the world. There is always someone to remind us of autism. Recently, I went through two rough experiences with Sydney. Where I needed to advocate with grace. I think we shocked the world when we showed up for … More It Never Ends
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