An Accurate Diagnosis is a Roadmap Why do I Panic with a new diagnosis? Having an accurate diagnosis will help me get the right care for my son. It is a roadmap which will help me chart a path and get the right services for him. I’m panicking though. It is evaluation time. That darn […]
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Then there are the times I want to shout “Look people…it’s not gonna stop. The boy has special needs and needs a little consideration.”
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I am unique! God created me for a reason. I do not deserve abuse or teasing. I am not just another handicapped person or a burden for you. I have a heart of gold. I have a soul. An innocent human being. I may be labeled special needs but when I am mistreated my heart
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Self care is not a shower…unless you need one. It’s definitely not, for us Mama’s. I can attest to the many days that came and went where a shower was not in the plan. You know those days where you get out of bed and the issues of life smack you right in the face?
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Notes from our first month together… I remember saying when I was younger that I would adopt because there were so many children who needed homes. I am not sure if I was so conscious of the fact that it was a plan I intended to set in motion or it I was just stating
When my emotions are high and I am super stressed out I realize that my thoughts aren’t always what they need to be. Instead of being annoyed, angry and fighting off feelings of resentment I need redirect my focus. Now before you judge me, walk a mile… no, spend one full day with my son.
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One thing I continually remind myself along this journey is that I am dealing with people. Some people are extremely committed and efficient at their job and others are just doing the bare minimum. Some have a superior skillset while their counterparts may be new to the profession and green. We are rarely given that
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It is truly hard to put into words the joy we feel as mothers. We do everything with care. It may be the most important thing you ever do. You know your child. Trust your gut.
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I have always wanted to be a Mom. I have spent most of my life mothering others. It came naturally. Not only did I mother others, I was even sought out as a mother figure. I affectionately called many other peoples kids my babies. I was 44 years old and had exhausted all avenues of
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