I want to invite all Special Needs Parents of Washington to join this in-person support group. Meetings are held every first Friday and third Saturday of every month. See flyer for details. You can click the link above and follow the Facebook page to stay informed about community resources and upcoming group events.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/06/entertainment/awkwafina-blaccent/index.html I feel for Awkwafina because she's in the spotlight. She was scrutinized for having a "blaccent". In reading this article it took me back to a time in my own life which is somewhat relatable.I actually empathize with her. I too was always under scrutiny growing up. At home my dad called me a... Continue Reading →
Good Evening, It's been a little while since I've wrote any articles here and I have lots to share but I'm saving it for a book that I am working toward publishing hopefully by the end of next year or sooner. However, I do want to share some pieces of my journey with my followers... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time since I've written a blog. Lots of changes have occurred in my life, my family dynamics since the last time I shared anything with my followers. Hmm... Where do I even begin, with what thought should I lead, or what should my topic be about. I think I'll begin with... Continue Reading →
It was back in October of 2001, just a few short months after my husband and I brought our first home and relocated to Tacoma, WA. We felt so blessed because we had just been "upgraded". We had left our tiny 750 square foot, 2 bedroom apartment with our 3 children and 1 more on... Continue Reading →
Hear me out…then if you agree please share it to support my journey with advocacy & my truths as I know them. #MentalHealthAwareness I've learned along my journey with advocacy for Mental Health & Special needs, that my truth may not be yours but it's my lived experiences that make me an expert in what... Continue Reading →
I just wanna share this thought, I dunno maybe its possible someone else might share in this same thought. Tomorrow is Veterans day. And we will honor our vets who served in the military, ones that went into battle for our country, ones who experienced & endured trauma, most returning home in a mental condition... Continue Reading →
Tonight, I will be sharing a small chapter of my oldest son's journey of life in his teenage years and becoming diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This article is through my views and facts as I know them. It is my voice of experience as his mom, caregiver, and advocate. It all began during the middle... Continue Reading →
This will NEVER get old for me. It's just a small part of my son's journey. My son's news stories from 2014. My son 4months old, after ICD implant surgery in 2001. He is teaching me about living life to its fullest potential even when things are designed to get you down. He has taught... Continue Reading →
Gotta love my son's energy & enthusiasm. Be sure to click the links within the article and you'll see the video clips. This passed Wednesday I received a last minute phone call, unexpected while I was watching t.v. It was the coach from specialized recreation activities center and he asked, "Hey, what are you guys... Continue Reading →
Be the voice they don't have. 