One of the difficult things about raising a child like our son, David, is that the love that we feel for our son will likely never be reciprocated. It isn’t that he doesn’t bond with people, he just doesn’t bond with family. It is a facet of the attachment disorder. He is more likely to…
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the value in flaws of the mind
I talk regularly about David’s mental health. Flaws isn’t a good word for the way he is, or why he is the way he is. Even though most days I am flummoxed by what to do with his behaviors, his mind has value. Every mind has value. Why? With David, it is the simple things. …
Five Keys to Parenthood
I see so many people posting their hopes and dreams for their children. What are the keys to parenthood? I am by no means an expert on successful parenting. In fact, I think that I fail quite admirably at the task everyday. The key is to not give up. Tomorrow is a brand new day!…