You’re here, but your thoughts are a million miles away. One day, you’ll be up to talk about what that is. But that day is not today.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
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The Voices In My Head
They can influence you, steer you, and try to mold you into what direction they want you to take. Ultimately, though, the destination you reach is yours alone.
For Those Facing A Depressing Holiday Season
It’s the type of thing that most of us might be afraid to talk about – myself included. So let’s talk about it.
Empty, Tired, and Sick To My Stomach
His death doesn’t feel like part of some lesson. It just feels unfair.
How (Not) To Embarrass Your Ten Year Old
This wasn’t home and no other parents were doing it. That’s what makes it “embarrassing.”
The Ghosts of Our Broken Washers
I’ve had a lot of broken washing machines in my life. Only one was literal and the rest were all figurative.
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
Toxic Waste
We use phrases like “they love me in their own way” or “deep down, he means well”…
The Great Moments We Don’t Remember
This is the type of lesson you only understand as life plays out.
Finding Family
Once you let go of the notion that only certain people in certain spots in your life can be designated as family members, the world feels more inclusive than ever before.
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