My son Andrew earned the right. Just like every qualifier for the 2019 Boston Marathon – on Patriot’s Day April 15th. But he’s different than the other… Read more “From FASD & Early Trauma to the Boston Marathon”
Category: Family Values
Christmas Reinvented: The 12 Days of Connection
Relationships or things? Which one are you focusing upon this holiday season? To be honest, my family’s first Christmas 20 years ago was over-stimulating. An emotional roller… Read more “Christmas Reinvented: The 12 Days of Connection “
I Love You, I Love You Not: The Evolution of Connection
I don’t get sad. I don’t get happy. I just go through the day like a dream. It’s odd really, and I don’t like it. Honestly, I… Read more “I Love You, I Love You Not: The Evolution of Connection”
The Sad Reality: I Could Outlive One of My Children
Nothing breaks a parent’s heart more than the death of a child. Regrets, guilt, shame. There wasn’t a place to share one last memorable experience. There wasn’t… Read more “The Sad Reality: I Could Outlive One of My Children”
Don’t Just Include. Embrace!
Inclusion. It’s an overused word in education, employment and community circles – with minimal understanding. Actually the goal is rather simple. Take individuals with a disability and… Read more “Don’t Just Include. Embrace!”
Kids and Money, Oh My!
Here’s my two cents. The challenge with money at my house has been very real for the past 20 years. But I’m not talking about the financial… Read more “Kids and Money, Oh My!”
Life: Perspective from My 40-Year High School Reunion
How time flies. And how we gain perspective. Forty years ago I graduated from Billings West High School – one of the largest senior classes in Montana… Read more “Life: Perspective from My 40-Year High School Reunion”
Adoption, Anxiety, Altogether Now
That uneasy feeling from morning to night. Often invisible. Uncertainty amid structure and routine. Overwhelming fear when least expected. Phobias. Obsessions. Panic Attacks. Depression around nearly… Read more “Adoption, Anxiety, Altogether Now”
Testimonies of Hope – Family to Family
Never underestimate the impact that families can have one another. By being transparent. By describing real-life challenges. By identifying their children’s strengths. By sharing hard-fought successes without… Read more “Testimonies of Hope – Family to Family”
When the Media Gets the Story Right
The media can be our best friend when our stories are told with accuracy and compassion. Both WTIU in Bloomington, Indiana and WTHR in Indianapolis did just… Read more “When the Media Gets the Story Right”