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Gone and Back Again
For as long as she lived there she remained closed, never letting the beauty of her surroundings in. She left. For happiness had never come knocking on her door. One day she returned a new woman, open. The house was closed and boarded. How ironic? As she tore the boards from the entrance way one by one she vowed always to let joy in. The character, well that was always good.Wondrous Wednesday This is …
Autism and the 2020 Election
Autism and the 2020 Election For me, it’s hard NOT to think about the upcoming election… it’s today! However, this is a blog about autism. So, can I connect the two? Let’s try. How am I feeling about the election? Very nervous. I have disliked the current administration and I want them voted out. I…
Remembering September 11th – That Fateful Day
Today is a heavy day for many. I’m getting ready to head to Pepperdine University to visit the 9/11 Memorial and pray. I will never forget my close call that day. My children ask many questions, and my oldest knows how lucky we were to secure seats at on the first AA flight out of JFK. There are no ordinary moments. Here is my family’s story…
9 Things They Don’t Tell You About Labor And Delivery
Relatively speaking, I think I had a fairly easygoing pregnancy. Outside of some pretty bad morning sickness in the first trimester, I remained very mobile and went to work up until it was GO TIME. I didn't have swollen ankles, I wasn't uncomfortably big, and I felt more energetic than I felt tired. So towards the end,…
The Many Faces of Abuse
I have a story to tell. Growing up, I had a teacher and a mentor I was extremely close with. With only ten years between us, as an adult, our friendship strengthened and we have remained connected throughout my life. Although I spent much of my twenties traveling and living abroad, our friendship never waned.…