What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Kelsi. I want you to know that having a disability and having a special need are not the same things. I used to categorize children with special needs as having a disability, . . .
That’s what SHE said: self-care without the meditation, 30 questions nobody has asked my husband, alternatives to resting bitch face, a white privilege breakdown, a teacher’s frustration with an absent conversation, and more…
A REALIST'S GUIDE TO SELF-CARE THAT DOESN'T INVOLVE MEDITATION | huffingtonpost.com Jillian Lauren shares 10 suggestions for self-care that doesn't involve the sometimes impossible task of meditation...2. Slow down your transitions. That sounds so boring, I know. But when I have a ton to do, I can get into a sloppy, rushed mode that's not only un-fun but also dangerous, particularly when it comes to cooking or driving or anything with sharp edges and moving parts. One thing I've learned from . . .
Friday Finds
1. Shark | Rocket Powerhead Vacuum 2. Natural, Non-Toxic, Odorless Nail Polish | Piggy Paint 3. Nutri Ninja | Auto-iQ Compact System 4. Everyday Happy | All Purpose Cleaner 5. Prenatal Vitamins | Everyday Happy 6. Simply 7 | Lemon & Olive Oil Kale Chips, 3.5 Oz (Pack of 12) 7. Chewbeads | Baby "Where's the Pacifier?" Clip and Necklace Gift Set 8. Baby Girls Long Sleeve Top And Heart Overalls Set | The Children's . . .
Left Mom/Right Dad: talking politics with Paul Martin
My friend Paul and I have known each other for a long time. In addition to both being writers, we are also political junkies. Paul and I sit on different sides of the ideoligical aisle. Paul is a Republican, I lean towards Democratic Socialism. Despite this, we manage to have deep and robust conversations about politics . . . while staying civil. We decided to do a weekly video series leading up to the election this year. This is our first episode. We’re talking the mystery of Trump, the . . .
What I want you to know about being an adoptive mother and a former foster child
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Hope. What I want you to know is that, actually, your adopted child IS lucky to have you. It’s hard to read anything written by an adoptive parent these days without the . . .
Et tu, Marianne? On Marianne Williamson’s criticism of postpartum depression screening
This guest post was written by Katherine Stone, founder of Postpartum Progress, a site dedicated to raising awareness, fighting stigma and providing peer support and programming to women with maternal mental illness. These were the words of New York Times bestselling author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson yesterday, in response to the news that our government has finally recommended that moms should definitely be screened for postpartum depression. When I saw them I . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Sam, Jessica, Alexas, Tevon and Devon
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about being married to an alcoholic
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Joanne. Photo by: William Fleury "What do you mean his blood alcohol level is toxic? He hasn't been drinking. I've been with him all day." - The look of pity on . . .
QOES: Making phone calls, going to the post office, and other challenges of adulting
For the most part, I feel like I am a fully functioning adult. I can hold down a job, I can pay my bills, I can update the registration on my car. I can do grown-up things. But then there are those small things that just feel so daunting. Like making a phone call. I will go to great lengths to avoid a phone call. Throughout this entire home renovation my basic criteria for hiring service people was "do they have an email address?"But having to cold call a business? It's JUST TOO . . .
What I want you to know about what I learned traveling around the world
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Lindsey Anthony-Bacchione. (Previously published on rewindrevise.com) Photo by: Jez Timms It's been almost two years since my husband and I returned from 9 months of . . .
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