by Kirsty | Jul 26, 2016 | Autism, Parents
I try to practise positivity and strive to see the good in everything. It’s part personality, part determination, I guess. I honestly don’t see the point in dwelling on the negatives. I would much rather acknowledge that something is wrong and concentrate...
by Kirsty | Apr 8, 2016 | Autism, Special Needs
A few weeks back, as part of my post on trying to balance our needs as a special needs family, I suggested attempting to challenge your special needs child as a way to re-balance the needs of the whole family. I’ve received a few questions about this suggestion...
by Kirsty | Jul 31, 2015 | Relationships
I have been looking at old photos recently. Partly to find some great photos of Dad to make a collage for Mum but also so I can keep all my memories alive. It’s bittersweet looking at them. On the one hand I’ve loved having the chance to remember him as a...
by Kirsty | May 10, 2012 | Parents, Relationships
We’ve been very much focused on family this week. First, my parents came down for a visit for 2 nights before embarking on a journey to the warmer climes of Queensland. As they normally live 2 hours away we don’t see them as much as we’d like so it...
by Kirsty | Jul 25, 2011 | Mental Health, Parents, Relationships
I, like many other people, have suffered bouts of depression throughout my life. I am not ashamed to admit this or to admit that I have been prescribed anti-depressants or that I have had to take leave from work to deal with my mental health. Luckily I have always...
