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Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is a Thief  I believe that comparison is a thief of joy. ‘Don’t you want to know how your child compares to other kids?’ Me: No. I really don’t care. Ask me an honest question and get an honest answer. Other children are NOT my child. Period. End of sentence. Why do we need […]

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What do I say to friends and family?

What do I say to friends and family? Has a friend or family member just received a diagnosis for them or their child? The Friends and Family Friday blog has been in the works for a very long time.  The intention behind this is to help educate because knowledge is power. There are some tough […]

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Day of Courage: I secretly stopped criticizing

It Takes Courage to Share My Day of Courage #DayOfCourage Day of Courage: I secretly stopped criticizing On August 28th, I participated in the 1st ever Day of Courage where participants from all around the world did something courageous, anything that took them out of their comfort zone or away from their norm. We face […]

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Feeling Frustrated, Focus On The Blessings

Frustrated? Focus On The Blessings

 Frustrated? Focus On The Blessings. It’s Human Nature To Feel Frustrated I’m sure you’ll relate to how frustrated I was today… The dreaded phone call to the insurance company. Only to be passed around to the “appropriate person” who knows exactly what to do. I spend a lot of time on the phone with offices, […]

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It Takes Courage: Saying Yes To Your Inner Voice

Listening To Your Inner Voice Sometimes that little voice inside your head just keeps talking! Yes, I know that sounds a little bizarre but you know what I’m talking about…that gut feeling that tells you to do something, and that thought that keeps coming back time after time…yes, that little voice that just keeps talking […]

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