It was back in October of 2001, just a few short months after my husband and I brought our first home and relocated to Tacoma, WA. We felt so blessed because we had just been "upgraded". We had left our tiny 750 square foot, 2 bedroom apartment with our 3 children and 1 more on... Continue Reading →
This article was originally written on June 19, 2019. But I'm resharing it here. Yesterday my youngest son with developmental disabilities graduated. He had been anxiously awaiting this whole year so he could walk across that stage! He knows how much of an accomplishment it is for himself. However, he injured his knee during an... Continue Reading →
This is a repost of an older article from some years ago. Hello everybody! It's been awhile since I've taken some time to write an article unsure where to go with details and not sound repetitive. I began writing this back on May 2nd and intended to post it at that time, but instead here... Continue Reading →
It would seem like most church people say "I'm too blessed to be stressed". Well I'm here to be very honest & break that cliche, to tell you that I am indeed blessed and stressed. For those who follow my blog, I haven't written in a while, my life is complicated. And for anyone who's... Continue Reading →
Last week as I had the opportunity to sit across the table from some families who found themselves in a desperate cry for help and looking for answers, I was reminded of a time when I was once in their position. It's always bittersweet to hear others stories while feeling like I'm doing something I'm... Continue Reading →
Parenting an adult child with special needs isn't always easy and it's not as easy as I might make it look from online social media posts or photos that capture a good moment in time. In fact, I have a lot of days where I'm tired, mentally drained, fatigued from the lack of sleep for... Continue Reading →
Good Evening, It's been a little while since I've wrote any articles here and I have lots to share but I'm saving it for a book that I am working toward publishing hopefully by the end of next year or sooner. However, I do want to share some pieces of my journey with my followers... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time since I've written a blog. Lots of changes have occurred in my life, my family dynamics since the last time I shared anything with my followers. Hmm... Where do I even begin, with what thought should I lead, or what should my topic be about. I think I'll begin with... Continue Reading →
Hear me out…then if you agree please share it to support my journey with advocacy & my truths as I know them. #MentalHealthAwareness I've learned along my journey with advocacy for Mental Health & Special needs, that my truth may not be yours but it's my lived experiences that make me an expert in what... Continue Reading →
I just wanna share this thought, I dunno maybe its possible someone else might share in this same thought. Tomorrow is Veterans day. And we will honor our vets who served in the military, ones that went into battle for our country, ones who experienced & endured trauma, most returning home in a mental condition... Continue Reading →
