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Feb 15

Life WIth OCD Is Debilitating

I have one of the top ten most debilitating disorders of all time. Yep. You read that right. OfAllTime Thanks, World Health Organization, for giving an ounce of credit to Read more

Jan 05

Dear Holiday Anxiety, I’ve grown accustomed to your sister, Everyday Anxiety. She’s pretty much the worst. But you, Holiday Anxiety, you are a life-ruiner, a magic-stealer, a joy-thief and I Read more

Jun 03

Dear Friend Of A Special Needs Parent

*Guest Post by Colleen Petersen of An Ordinary Mom blog You are likely wondering why I’ve disappeared from our friendship. It’s not you. It’s me. You see, right now I’m grappling Read more

Feb 01

Six Ways You Can Help Parents of Children with Special Needs

When you are a parent, lots of topics come up among friends that can be difficult conversations to navigate. “How do I help a friend who miscarried?” “Is there a Read more

Jan 31

Dealing With The Diagnosis: 4 Ways to Overcome the Grief After Your Child’s Mental Health Diagnosis

I remember June 4th, 2016 with great clarity. It was the appointment we’d simultaneously hoped for and dreaded for years. Between my husband and I, we have over 30 years Read more

Jan 25

8 Tips For The First-Time Homeschooling Parent

Making the decision to homeschool your child is not one usually made lightly. Many families pray and pine over their choice. Will my child become socially awkward? Will my child Read more

Sep 27

This is 300

I am baffled by how many comments I get from readers who applaud me for my vulnerability on this blog. It is funny, in part, because I wouldn’t describe myself Read more