They eat cereal from between couch cushions, “miss” the potty, and put peanut butter in their pockets to save for later.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: Anxiety
I Didn’t Think I’d Live This Long
In my head, I was forever 21 and reaching middle age just didn’t seem to fit with my persona.
The Wonderful Achievements Of Other Children
That guilt was because I was still learning the difference between hoping and needing. I was hoping my son would speak. As I’ve come to realize though, I didn’t need it.
Click, Click, Boom
If you can’t be at peace, at least be a story.
The Motivations of Thankless Parenting
Fireworks don’t go off for great parental achievements. There are no major awards to be handed out.
It’s Not About Me
I may have helped, but his successes were about him doing it, not me teaching him.
Gifts For The Kid Who Doesn’t Want Anything
He’s both the easiest kid to shop for and the hardest kid to shop for.
I Ain’t Mad Atcha
Getting hurt is easy, not letting it change who you are isn’t.
These Are My Motivations
In that hospital bed, the question of whether I would do anything for my kids was real.
Why Newborns Are Terrifying
As soon as we opened the door, she became the most fragile thing in our home.
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