Imagine facing the challenges of adolescence with a condition that sets you apart from your peers. For my daughter, that challenge came in the form of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis at just 13 years old. Over the years, I've watched her navigate the complexities of...
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Embracing Spring: A Season of Renewal for Mental Wellness
As we transition into the vibrant month of March, we're met with the promise of spring—a time of renewal, growth, and rejuvenation. With the changing of seasons comes an opportunity to reset, refocus, and cultivate intentional living practices that promote not just...
Navigating Complex Childhood Trauma: Healing and Breaking the Cycle
Growing up in an environment marred by abuse, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, can have long-lasting effects that ripple into adulthood. For many, the wounds inflicted during childhood linger, manifesting in unexpected ways as we navigate the...
Love Beyond Romance: A Valentine’s Day Reflection for Trauma Survivors & Neurodivergent Individuals
Valentine's Day often conjures images of romantic dinners, roses, and declarations of love. Navigating this holiday can evoke complex emotions and challenges, especially for trauma survivors as well as neurodivergent folks. However, it's essential to recognize that...
Breaking Cycles: Navigating Trauma, Homeschooling, and Fostering Stability for the Next Generation
I recently met a friend for lunch whom I hadn’t seen in many years. The last time we were in regular contact, her children and my youngest child were preschoolers; now they are mostly grown. Although we originally met when our children were younger due to an interest...
Embracing the Journey: Reflections on Slowing Down, Patience, and Finding Joy in the Everyday
I find joy in beginning each day with a walk, a routine that proved challenging to uphold during the winter and holidays, particularly while caring for my dad. However, I’m currently in such a beautiful area, I'm happily returning to this daily practice. While I...
Navigating Turbulence: A Neurodivergent Mom’s Reflection on Supporting her Son’s Flight Journey and Coping with Unpredictable Challenges
I’m a neurodivergent mom of an adult child with autism. My son is doing amazingly well, although on his own timeline. He has graduated from flight school and he is finishing up his time as a flight instructor and is anxiously ready for the next step waiting for him...
Nurturing Growth: A Journey into Inner Child Work
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery often involves peeling back the layers of our emotional history. One profound approach to understanding and healing our past is through inner child work. This transformative practice invites us to reconnect with the child...
Embracing Growth: A Year in Review and the Path Ahead for the Neurodiverse Community
Introduction: As we found things returning to normal since the pandemic, or at least some sort of “new normal,” congratulate yourself for surviving the biggest upheaval in our personal history! Being neurodiverse, we can find changes to our routine very uncomfortable...
Do You Need Self-Care or a Community?
When my sons were young, one of my friends had two children about the same age. One evening a week I would watch her children while she and her husband each had work commitments. Our families were close and I appreciated that we had similar ideas about parenting and...