I rolled over in the middle of the night, snuggled more tightly down into my bundle of blankets. I was about to drift off into a peaceful few more Continue Reading
When Our Son Came Home From Mental Health Treatment and He Was Not the Same
When our son came home from mental health treatment and he was not the same kid he used to be, we were unprepared for how to handle it. Although Continue Reading
10 Traits You MUST Have to Parent Kids From Hard Places
Do parent a challenging child, especially one who has experienced trauma in the past? You have a difficult job. I know, because I am walking this road Continue Reading
What Being an Adoptive Mom is Really Like
I have two children who are very much mine even though other women gave birth to them. What's it really like being an adoptive mom? Being an Continue Reading
Minecraft: 25 Gift Ideas for Fans
Hey Minecraft fans, and those who love them! You'll know if you have a Minecraft fan in your life because they count sheep, and not just when they Continue Reading
How to Find Peace…When You Don’t Get Your Happy Ending
Seven of us clamber out of the mini-van for a short hike in the Colorado mountains. I step out into the sunshine. The warmth brings me healing. I Continue Reading
Watching Miracles Unfold
We are watching miracles unfold. August, 2014 Today our son starts school at an out-of-district, day treatment school. Our school district is paying Continue Reading
I’m the Most Stubborn
But like my momma used to say, 'You gotta put feet on your prayers if you want something done.' She said, 'You gotta get your prayers in motion Continue Reading
What Happens to the Sibling of a Special Needs Child
When my teen son, young adult daughter and I return home from a youth group meeting, my heart sinks when I see a police cruiser sitting in our Continue Reading
Mornings, Bedtimes, and Other Routines for Kids with Trauma History
Typical family routines are a nightmare for parents of kids with trauma history. The kids are scattered. They are hyper. They leave stuff all over Continue Reading
Every Test in Your Life Makes You Bitter or Better.
For therapy today, our family piles on couches and chairs in the living room to watch a video. Aaron, our attachment therapist, is showing our son Continue Reading
When the Life Has Been Sucked Out of You
It's tough to describe the level of exhaustion I feel on a regular basis. This is how you feel when the life has been sucked out of you. Like Continue Reading
