Living and Loving as an ADD Adult
I have probably had Attention Deficit Disorder all my life, however, it was not diagnosed until my 30’s when balancing motherhood with college and work. I initially wrote it off … Continue reading
The Yardstick Question
I walked into a stuffy, upper middle class echelon charity event the other day and did my psych/mental health thing. I cannot help but do the “analyze thing” in environments … Continue reading
Children and Puberty
“I hate you!” as tears streamed and feet stomped their way back to her room. If the thick carpet had not prevented it, she would have slammed the door. I … Continue reading
Reflection on the Little Things
Now solidly in my 40s, I am able to accept my path is not my destination. This reality has allowed me to get through some horrible events in life: divorce, … Continue reading
Typing with Smith Corona
I just went through 48 hours without ability to write. Well, I technically could write, yet my normal, comfortable avenue for writing was not accessible. Once I learned to type … Continue reading
Oh, just call us “husky”…or maybe, Your Highness
Originally posted on Broadside:
By Caitlin Kelly According to Urban Dictionary, that’s what moms tells their overweight sons to soothe them — “You’re just husky.” OMG. I wear an…
writing
A workshop on writing- for free, no less! saved me from demons, thousands of tears, dollars, hours in therapy prepared me to wrestle- yet, not defeat. My own words, with … Continue reading
Momma Kate Meets the Tooth Fairy (written by a mother and son)
“Thank God! She got us here one more time,” piped Kate, patting the dusty, cracked dashboard and winking at her four-year old son, Max, who was intently wiggling his tooth. … Continue reading
A Helping of Love
I’m watching my little family eat. You know you really love someone when you watch them eat in their own home, when they feel no one is watching, and you … Continue reading
Autism: How Did I Know?
Josiah ran from table to chair, silent, other than some occasional monosyllables. He took the shiny magazines off the doctor’s end table and lay down on the floor, beginning his … Continue reading
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