Last week I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and came across a post that made me stop. I couldn't believe what I was reading. I'll admit I was offended by what I read; something along the lines of back in my day, the best cure for ADHD was a father's belt. While I was offended by the words, I was more disturbed by the person who posted them; a highly educated individual whom I respect. As the mother of child with ADHD And other neurological disorders, I take offense to people Continue Reading
My Top Three Worries {As a Special Needs Mom}
Will School Always Be Hard It's January, and we're already thinking about kindergarten. We met with Jackson's teacher a few weeks ago and she said Jackson is academically ready to advance to the next grade. Although I was thrilled to hear how well he was doing academically, I had to be realistic. To stick him in a classroom with 20 to 25 students is just not what's best for him. He struggles in a class of fifteen. So we find ourselves at a crossroads again. We're exploring all our options - Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Middle}
I witnessed a miracle this morning, snack dab in the middle of my kitchen. Markers littered the table and a I watched my little boy write his name for the very first time. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most people; but it's kind of a big deal to us. Children with Dyspraxia struggle with fine motor skills. For Jackson, holding a pencil and tracing letters is very difficult. He's worked hard and made a lot of progress with occupational therapy, but it's still something I Continue Reading
Release and Embrace
There are moments when I feel like we're in the pits of hell. Maybe that sounds extreme; but I think any special needs mama would describe certain situations that way if she were truly being honest. These moments probably don't look all that hellish to the people on the outside looking in. To them, it's just a little boy who needs more discipline. It's just a mama who needs to get a grip. It's another barely touched meal tossed in the garbage. It's a temper tantrum he should be able to snap Continue Reading
Writing and Faith {A Challenge for 2017}
Last year I came to this space to be transparent. Writing is therapy. Writing is ingrained in me. I shared the joys and the struggles of special needs parenting. I shared my faith and how it often waivers when I'm in the midst of meltdowns. I want my words to matter. I want them to bring hope. I want my readers to see that my life is overflowing with imperfection, but when his His grace collides something beautiful comes out of the mess. As I went through my top posts of 2016 I was Continue Reading