by Kirsty | Oct 9, 2014 | Mental Health, Relationships
It’s been quite a while since I’ve joined in with Thankful Thursday. Not that I haven’t been thankful during that time, just that I’ve lacked the time to document my thanks. But this week is mental health week and tomorrow just happens to be...
by Kirsty | Nov 7, 2013 | Autism, Carer, Parents
First off, I’m thankful that I have been given an unexpected opportunity to blog today. Gilbert was in sore need of a mental health day and after trying to work on him this morning to get him off to school, I took a good look at him and realised that he really...
by Kirsty | Nov 29, 2012 | Autism, Parents, Special Needs
As we careen towards the end of the year I have found myself comparing where we are now to where we were at the same time last year. This time last year we were finding our way after Matilda’s Aspergers diagnosis and trying to work out the best way to help her....
by Kirsty | Oct 11, 2012 | Autism, Relationships
image source I count my blessings most days. I’m lucky that my kids are high-functioning. I’m thankful that they are learning some independent skills. I’m grateful that they are not (yet) paralysed by fear and anxiety. I appreciate that, so far,...
by Kirsty | May 31, 2012 | Albinism, Autism
I want to thank everyone who read, commented or shared my post on becoming a special needs parent recently. I was amazed by the support I received and overwhelmed by how many people out there seemed to benefit from this information. That post was more about giving...
