My family’s annual Fetal Alcohol Report Card arrived, just in time for our 20th International FASD Day. Symbolic. The 9th day of the 9th month emphasizes the… Read more “A Fetal Alcohol Report Card”
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In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here
Music is influential. Just ask a group of overwhelmed parents after a long day with their kids. It conveys their feelings when they cannot. That’s what Alanis… Read more “In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here”
Medicaid & Mental Health: Empathy or Tax Cuts
Welcome to my world where mental health doesn’t necessarily make sense. Or come without a price. On a relatively calm Saturday morning years ago, one of my… Read more “Medicaid & Mental Health: Empathy or Tax Cuts”
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
During college in the 80’s, my friends and I drank beer and sang along with The Clash. Today those same lyrics hold a much more personal meaning… Read more “Should He Stay or Should He Go?”
Just Ask My Children: Pregnancy and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Nothing in life has ever been easy. Honest words from my son Andrew when he speaks to thousands of young people each year. In elementary school most… Read more “Just Ask My Children: Pregnancy and Alcohol Don’t Mix”
The Most Important Test My Son Ever Took
Parents notice first. Their child’s not meeting milestones – usually in more than one area. And that’s when they know. Something’s not right, even as professionals tell… Read more “The Most Important Test My Son Ever Took”