I guess I have a new friend
So even though I did not ask for it, I guess I have a new friend! I cannot believe it but our daughter’s Special Needs dog, Milo is turning five. Milo has been an incredible dog He is sensitive He ...
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Why Don’t You Treat Me Like I am an Adult
Our daughter is adamant that she is an adult now. In fairness she is right. She is over 18 and she has achieved appropriate milestones for her age group -however she is not yet an adult. When pushe...
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Much Need Break
Strange to say this but my husband reminded me how much parents with child on the spectrum need breaks. My husband met a couple on a work trip and they shared that this was the first trip away from...
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I Met A Boy
So I have been waiting for this call in my dreams but never did I ever expect it to go like this… “Mom- I Met A Boy!” Complete silence after. So I encourage to spill the beans and she goes on and o...
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The Village Never Fails!
Motherhood is a powerful feeling. Whether you have challenging experiences or beautiful experiences or exhausting experiences- it is just beyond words to describe what it feels like to care for ano...
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Why is Sissy still in school?
My older daughter is my younger daughter’s North Star! She has literally followed her in every way! Until last year I never knew how intensely she was following her. BUT she is! So when my daughter...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Strange but this year was my first Valentine’s Day without both of my daughters. My girls love holidays any holidays. They love the opportunity to get gifts. I have played into this for a long time...
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2025 Just in the Nick of Time
I have spoken about this so many times it truly does not be repeating. Friendship is an essential part of feeling connected and loved. Of course we all know this. There’s so many examples of how fr...
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That’s what friends are for!
Our family is beyond blessed. We have a host of friends always willing to step in. Taking our daughter back to college this semester was rough. We were truly unsure about whether we were making the...
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Every child needs you!
My older daughter, Chloe is exceptional. And the older we grow in the journey of supporting her sister in the spectrum the more grateful I am that she is whole and intact. Chloe was selected to pre...
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