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Exactly the Point!

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In the last two days, I’ve had two friends (not connected at all) say to me – in relation to our blog – “I had no idea you were going through any of… Continue reading →

If You Like Stigma Piñatas …

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Martha emailed me and said – “Hey, I’m kind of excited because I’m having an AHA! and a NO, DUH moment at the same time…..there are lots of articles about the high risk… Continue reading →

Hitting the Nail on the Head (or in the Head?)

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You know that funny video, “It’s not about the nail…”? Sometimes I have felt like that, when talking to some of my friends about my kids’ issues. People always want to offer advice… Continue reading →

Pass the Mayo …. and the Kitty Treats ….

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It’s funny that yesterday, Martha wrote a post about how important pets have been for her family in this journey … because coincidentally, I have been thinking a lot about pets, too. (Well, Martha and I are… Continue reading →

“LA LA LA LA LA LA LA … [Fingers in ears] … I Can’t Heeeear Youuuuu!”

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“I can’t go back there. It’s too painful.” That’s what I heard from a number of friends a few months ago – other parents of grown-up “Jimmy’s” (and “Janey’s”) – when I asked… Continue reading →