I’m Thankful Your Trauma Isn’t Mine No, I’m not being selfish. I’m simply being real. Early childhood trauma and its devastating effects truly suck. That’s right, they… Read more “I’m Thankful Your Trauma Isn’t Mine”
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The Kitchen Stove: A Place for Family Connection
Don’t look too closely. Most everything in my home has not stood the test of time. That’s because children with early trauma or FASD have big emotions… Read more “The Kitchen Stove: A Place for Family Connection”
Don’t Call Me A Helicopter Parent
We’ve all seen them. Parents who refuse to let their kids fail – and then overstep boundaries with the adults in charge. Maybe a little. Too often… Read more “Don’t Call Me A Helicopter Parent”
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”
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”
The Prison Pipeline Begins with Trauma – My Son Included
You open your heart and adopt children. Because they’ve experienced more trauma in a few short years than most people in a lifetime. You offer a stable… Read more “The Prison Pipeline Begins with Trauma – My Son Included”
Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter
Every day for 18 years. That’s how long I’ve witnessed my son Travis’s anxiety. Some days a little – not readily apparent to the untrained observer. His… Read more “Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter”
Trauma in the Real World
Everyone loves a good story. Ones that are personal. Authentic. They open our hearts. They allow us to break down walls. And they can change our perspective… Read more “Trauma in the Real World”
Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System
When I recently blogged about foster care, hundreds of comments erupted – with insightful and compelling thoughts. I compiled the best, sorted for universal themes, lightly edited… Read more “Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System”
When Schools Refuse to “Get” Trauma
For four years my young-adult daughter Ashley and I worked with a reporter from The Indianapolis Star. Our goal was simple – an accurate, in-depth story about… Read more “When Schools Refuse to “Get” Trauma”