I can’t just lay in bed all day. I have kids and responsibilities. Even if I didn’t, I still can’t stay in bed all day.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude.
Tag: overcoming
Deserving Happiness: Parents Need Self-Care
You don’t know what’s missing because you don’t even realize a piece should be there.
The Deafening Silence of Mental Illness
Whatever your situation is, no matter how universal it might feel, know that it’s different for almost everyone.
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.
My Creaky Bones
There are so many pops and cracks, you’d think I was a walking pile of rap music record albums.
Other People’s Kids
I want her to be a good person, not just to me, but to everyone.
The Mess In The Mirror
“Who has seen me today? Did I talk to people like this? What is wrong with my face? Am I freakin’ melting?!”
Going Through Some Stuff
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.
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.
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.
