My son has hidden disabilities. Since he was an early elementary child he has struggled with social interactions. He is an empathetic kid but can be awkward in his interactions. Unfortunately this has often made him the brunt of bullying. I have never been able to find words to wrap around the pain of bullying and the injury it causes. It has sadly been visited more often than I like to … [Read more...]
Sleeping With Your Makeup On
I slept with my makeup on last night, breaking all the good hygiene rules. O.k., for those who do this all the time, my apologies. But I literally cannot ever remember doing it. Ever. Not in my teens, my college days, the four years of law school while working full time, the early mothering period with two toddlers, the chaos after our son’s diagnosis… never. I slept with my makeup on … [Read more...]
Endings
Today was an end. And a beginning. The end I can see. The beginning I can't. Remember this post I did on our home? Well today was the beginning of the end. We signed papers to sell our lovely home of seven years of memories. We will move within ten days. I am grieved. I know it is practical and reasonable and the best thing to do. But I am sad. I was fine throughout the signing, being gracious … [Read more...]