I have been feeling a little sorry for myself lately. I have no right, but that's where I'm at. Since I quit drinking and smoking, I have gradually gained weight…

As promised, my post about my trials with alcoholism. First, let me say that there are so many out there who have overcome addiction. I am not alone in recovery.…

Wow, I am a day late posting. I am so sorry. This week has been challenging, and this will be a short post. Last Friday, Jane was excited about being…

Squeeze hugs. That is what Jimmy wanted me to give him. Jane started school yesterday, and Jimmy is feeling the loss. With his Autism, his sensory needs are squeeze hugs,…

I was sitting here trying to figure out how long I had been sober. I am not entirely sure of my sobriety date. I think it is April 26, 2014.…

I have noticed that Jimmy's eye contact has been improving. Either side by side or up and down but never eye to eye. Before when I would talk to him…

Whew! The kids were in bed, and I fell on the couch and sat there. I started thinking about everything that went on today and am exhausted again. The kids…

Squeeze hugs. I have found that the best way for me to calm Jimmy down is by hugging him. Not just any sort of hug but tight squeeze hugs. It’s…

Finally! Finally, I got our Regional Center to call and discuss getting my kids into services again. I was told that because Janie is going to turn five, she won't…

My kids got to meet their cousins and my nephew, their biological brother and sister. The kids don’t realize who they are. My nephew is 31 and my niece is…