Addition by subtraction is a real thing, but it can also be a painful thing. It almost always is.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
Tag: grief
The Things I Don’t Talk About
The things I don’t talk about greatly outnumber the things I do.
Unexpected Signs From Heaven When I Needed Them Most
The words rocked me to my core, right there in the middle of the home section of Target.
This Is About Forgiveness
It’s not the same. It isn’t real.
Little Goodbyes Are A Big Deal
In this house, you say goodbye when you leave.
Two Feet Of Memories
It was one of the best and most timely things I ever gave her.
An Important Part Of Being A Grown-Up
It’s about making your kids happy even when you don’t remember the meaning of the word. It’s about putting the smile on their faces that you wish you could put on your own.
Losing Our Buddy
You’ll have to forgive me if all of this is still a bit raw.
Raising Her To Be The Friend I Wasn’t
I may not have “gotten” it, but friends don’t need to “get” it. They just need to show you support. I hadn’t shown him support and it hurt to realize it.
These Ten Years
Some loved ones are gone because they’re in a better place now. Others are gone because I am.
