by Kirsty | Nov 17, 2015 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
I’m a naturally positive person. I do like to look on the bright side of life and make the best of things. But life is not always fun and reality does not always match up to your ideals. I regularly share my experiences and tips for living as a special needs...
by Kirsty | Nov 13, 2017 | Mental Health
I must confess I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, negative and a little lost lately. So many things have happened and I’ve struggled to keep up with it all. I’ve been unable to write, focus or even summon the energy to respond to emails. It’s been...
by Kirsty | Mar 7, 2017 | Mental Health, Special Needs
Over the last few months, as I’ve watched my kids’ anxiety increase, my own anxiety has similarly skyrocketed. It’s made me think about the reality of being an anxious parent, trying to help my anxious kids. I suspect I’m not the only...
by Kirsty | Feb 1, 2017 | Special Needs
Gilbert started high school this week. Image courtesy ABC Newcastle It’s been something we’ve been planning for, dreading and awaiting, for quite a long time now. In some ways, the long summer holidays were a cruel test for Gilbert. While, he enjoyed...
by Kirsty | Jan 25, 2017 | Albinism, Education, News
I must confess, my fingernails are all gone and I’m rather apprehensive as we approach Gilbert’s first day of high school. I know we’ve done all we can to prepare him for the new start in front of him but I still don’t know it that’s...
