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One-on-One Support
I’ve never cried during an IEP before today. Today we spoke with my twins’ principal and teacher about how they’re doing so far. And it’s not awesome. Our son is essentially regressing this year, to the point where we need to hire him his own support person in class. I never thought this would happen.…
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Sports Sports Sports
As you all know, we have three AuDHD kiddos and the hubby and I both are, as well. This makes just regular day-to-day activities challenging. We have all three kids in extracurriculars on top of their autism services, like occupational and speech therapy. Our days are full and busy. So when we choose to do…
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Family Time
My dad has been visiting since Wednesday. Hence the radio silence over here. Family time is important to us. But it’s also so tiring. It’s hard to find time for other things when family is the main focus. It was great seeing my dad. Since we moved four hours away, it’s been hard. And since…
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Understanding
I’m finding it’s a fine line between wanting be seen as “normal” or just like everybody else, and wanting my differences and challenges acknowledged. I don’t want myself or my kids to be looked down upon or pitied, but I do want the reality of our autism and ADHD to be appreciated and not ignored.…
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Weekend of Chaos
Well, to say this weekend was busy is definitely an understatement. Back-to-back hockey and ringette yesterday morning. Then another ringette game a few hours later. All were, of course, not in town either. So travelling was fun, too. Then another ringette game this morning. At 7:45am. And a Sukkot gathering in the afternoon. So yeah,…
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Challenges
People don’t seem to “get it.” I – and my kids – didn’t choose to be neurodivergent. I wouldn’t change it for the world, but I won’t deny it makes life more challenging. It’s why I can’t have a 9-to-5 job. It’s why I can’t stand crowded spaces. It’s why I prefer to be alone.…
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Time
I missed writing a post the other day. Nothing is really happening here. And I don’t want to just bitch and complain, despite how it may seem! But here I am. Still alone with the kids. It’s honestly been nice, even with the insanity. I find myself wondering what it would be like if my…
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Something a Little Different…
I’m going to try something different today. I’m a little scared to do it, but if I’m going to be a “real” author, I have to be brave. In honour of Halloween, here’s a spooky short story I wrote. It wasn’t accepted in an anthology I sent it to, but I still think it’s pretty…
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At a Loss
Well, yesterday was rough. And I think the blog post totally reflected that. I had one of the worst sleeps ever, and I don’t do well on little sleep. My body and mind was out of sorts all day. All the things I was looking forward to doing didn’t get done. I just didn’t have…
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Lonely vs Alone
Loneliness is tough. Loneliness while preferring to be alone is even tougher. And more awkward to be sure. It might sound weird, but I’m sure others relate. I love being alone. Like, so love it. I don’t need to impress anyone. I can be super lazy. Watch TV. Do laundry if I want. Do anything,…
Unmasked
Living as a Neurodivergent Family in a Neurotypical World
Unmasked 