Posts Tagged ‘challenge’
Are You Down with ODD?
OK, so there’s this thing called ODD, which stands for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Do you know the power of “Oppositional?” The word “Oppositional,” as in “Oppositional Defiance Disorder,” can completely change your life and the path of your child. Because here’s the thing: ODD is a no-go for many institutions who focus on different-needs kids. What do I…
Read MoreQuotable Day
“Speaking one’s mind once is more honorable than quoting a thousand men.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana A thousand men did not say the following, but in fact, maybe they did. I wonder how my life parallels others. I can’t imagine very closely. We clearly were speaking our own minds. Michael ended up with a level…
Read MoreMurder—and I Condone It
Desperate. I know it. Defeated. Without a doubt. Wanting it to end. Yes. These are the deep, dark emotions of having a child who isn’t “typical.” http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50154011n The above link will take you to a four minute and thirty second story about a woman who murdered her autistic son. According to the report, she then…
Read MoreSmiles Again
For the past three months, I’ve been under more strain than I’ve been in . . . years, or ever maybe. It involves finances and protecting my children. So I’ve been stressed and more “mentally absent” than usual. Yesterday my neighbor gave me some of her old art and craft supplies. In that was a…
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