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From Child with PTSD to PTSD Adult

All six of my children experienced early childhood trauma before I adopted them. Three more significantly than their siblings – with two of the three diagnosed with… Read more “From Child with PTSD to PTSD Adult”

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August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect

I can’t do it. After 50+ high school and college presentations with my sons Andrew and Michael – without incident, I immediately knew something was wrong.  … Read more “The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect”

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September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

23 Years After the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis

A public health crisis off the radar. 1973. A group of pediatricians and psychiatrists at the University of Washington Medical School publish their findings in a British… Read more “23 Years After the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis”

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September 16, 2019September 17, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Patience. I Have None Left to Give.

One of those days. Nothing seems to be going right. One mishap on top of another. Emotionally and physically exhausted. The fuse grows shorter. Desperate for relief.… Read more “Patience. I Have None Left to Give.”

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September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

No Longer Innocent

My guest blogger is my youngest son Brandon – now 24. He openly and honestly shares his coming of age story. Complete with the ups and downs… Read more “No Longer Innocent”

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July 15, 2019July 20, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Holiday Survival: Simple, Sincere & Silly  

Relationships or things? Which one are you focusing upon this holiday season? To be honest, my family’s first Christmas 22 years ago was over-stimulating. An emotional roller… Read more “Holiday Survival: Simple, Sincere & Silly  “

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December 3, 2018December 3, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Envious Parent

Envy. You want what someone else has. But it’s different than jealousy – when you worry about someone taking what you have. Both, however, are counterproductive emotions.… Read more “The Envious Parent”

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July 16, 2018May 28, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Evolution of the Angry Teen

I expected a little teenage “attitude” during my adoption journey – but never the level of anger seen in five of my six children. Over-the-top. Aggressive. Anti-social.… Read more “Evolution of the Angry Teen”

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June 18, 2018January 25, 2020 by Donald Craig Peterson

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”

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June 11, 2018June 13, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Respect Thy Parent Voice

Plain and simple. Parents now their children best from years of observation and interaction. They might not used fancy terms. They might not know the latest clinical… Read more “Respect Thy Parent Voice”

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March 19, 2018March 20, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

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