Last November, my Down Syndrome mom group and I, took our kids to see the movie Wonder. The moms were in one row and our kids were in the row in front of us. The sounds of sniffles were consistent and I knew where they were coming from. I didn’t want to look because everyone needs their privacy, but I knew because I was part of that sniffle party.
Time Doesn’t Stand Still
Time … where does it go? I have been saying that more and more lately to myself and my friends on Facebook. It isn’t life that is moving fast – it is us, and we need to slow down so we can REALLY just enjoy the moments.
Sometimes I Just Want to be Alone
Monday, June 25, 2018: Today I had a rough day. It started yesterday. I figured my mood was because I was exhausted. I usually stay up all night editing my blog over and over until it is just right or until I can’t look at it anymore because I am going to be ill. In my head, it has to be perfect. Yesterday I didn’t want to do anything. Why can’t you have one day where nobody wants anything from you and doesn’t ask any questions and quite honestly, doesn’t even know your name? +8
Joey and The Special Olympics
The motto for the Special Olympics is: “Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.” +9
Father’s Day Love to the Dads and Father’s
I say Dads and Fathers because there is a different connotation between the names. Father is a more respectful name and portrays an authority figure. Dad insinuates sweetness, more of a gentle person, always there with a hug and a shoulder to cry on. Whichever you have or are, Happy Father’s Day! +5
Menopause and the Mid-Life Crisis
This is a perfect subject because I believe you have to see the humor to get through menopause. Otherwise, it may become a viable reason for defense in a court of law for why we may physically hurt people during these years…
Pride, Joy, and Love: An Introduction to My Roberta
June is National Pride Month, when we honor the struggle for equal rights and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, it seemed fitting to talk about the story of how I learned Roberta was part of that community.
Prevention of Addiction: My Other Child
Happy Sunday my friends! I was overwhelmed by the response and amount of views on last week’s post and I thank you so much for the support! The feedback lead me to believe there was a need to continue the conversation about addiction and psychological disorders. This week I am going to discuss prevention. How we are going to try to prevent another one of my children, Isabella, from a co-occurring disorder.