A Journey from Darkness into Light
Some days, you wake up to cloudy skies and a whole bunch of hours ahead and you still wonder, 5 years in, “Do I have it in me to do this again today?” Of course you do. You have to. Some days, you drag your exhausted body out of bed and dig deep into the... Continue Reading →
Receiving this unwelcome comment seems to be unequivocally loathed among many special needs (SN) parents. Most people are well intentioned and share a genuine desire to offer support to others going through hard times. But the statement “God will never give you more than you can handle” is one that comes up frequently in the SN community... Continue Reading →
I wonder, am I alone in my deep longing for a vibrant community of authentic people surrounding me? Or do others want this too? Can we create a social media environment of truth and sisterhood where our imperfections are embraced and healed? I share on social media because I long for this REAL connection; the kind that is forged in the fire of vulnerability and born out of our common struggle to be human. We are reaching out for each other. Let’s connect.
If, five years ago, someone would have told me that I would soon be a person who not only used a calendar, but absolutely depended on one to keep an insanely packed schedule of appointments straight, I would’ve laughed out loud. Calendars were never my style. I was way too carefree and laissez faire for... Continue Reading →
Simple and Complex, together. A never-ending quest for evolution. The peeling of an onion revealing every shadow part of oneself. A marathon of tasks and duties, so much so you hardly notice the weeks, then months, then years flying by. An opportunity to become the very best version of You. A call to self-reflect and improve. Also, to... Continue Reading →
Oliver's Odyssey 