ByMarcia Hinds
One-sided conversations Since I was the only one talking, we never really had a conversation at all. Most of the time all I got was that blank stare. I continued to constantly talk for both of us, even though my son lacked the communication skills to respond or nod his head in understanding. And I…
ByGiora Carmi
I have a terrible night with the pain. It is strong all the time and does not stop, in spite of all my tricks. Maybe I sleep a little here and there. Not much. The pain is strong all the time. I sit and do EFT. This is a strong technique and usually it makes…
ByAnn Peckham
There is only a stream of goodness and abundance and the only reason that anyone ever experiences anything other than that is because they are disallowing the stream of good. You do this every time you have a negative thought, or doubt or worry. All of these things and more are so much part of…
ByMarcia Hinds
Getting past the grief Only parents have the determination, stamina, and commitment to take on the seemingly insurmountable task of recovery. We will keep working to help our children no matter how tired or discouraged we feel. No one else ever volunteers to do this job for you. And your child will not come out…
ByGiora Carmi
One drawing can have two different meanings, and both can be right. If I look at the composition, it looks like different characters, each being busy with his own plan, work or play. They belong to some collaborative effort. They are different from each other but somehow live in the same space and do some…
BySiobhan Purcell
Recently I have been reminded to be consciously aware of the energy around me, to check the global energies more than ever before. Energy can have an adverse impact on each of us particularly if we are sensitive. This summer I have often woken up after a decent night’s sleep to sunshine and birds singing…
ByMarcia Hinds
When it comes to autism, don’t believe all you’re told… Your child has autism. Now what? As parents,we find ourselves in a unique, select group, the “Autism Club.” No one asks to become a member, but because of our kids, we were forced to be in the A-Club. Autism isn’t just a medical crisis; it…
ByGiora Carmi
It came to me to draw the nerves. It happened when I was in pain and drew, of course, without knowing what I was doing. I did not draw the pain as before. When I finished I thought that it looked like nerve cells that were trying desperately to connect and it did not work….
ByMarcia Hinds
Four Things You Need To Know That Are Key To Protecting Your Marriage Marriage is supposed to be “for better or worse.” It certainly has the potential to be “worse” when you have a kid with autism. Our marriage almost didn’t survive Ryan’s diagnosis. What I didn’t know then was that I held the key…
ByGiora Carmi
I feel strange. I sit down to the brush and the paints. I let myself be guided by my sense of beauty alone and do not know what I am doing until I feel that it is done. Living house on the water This is what the words say: All I want is To play…
ByTeri Dluznieski
Chronic conditions suck. Literally and metaphorically. They are draining, depleting and compromise the quality of Life. Period. Plain and simple. I had one Andean teacher who really nailed healing 100% dead center. Many people talk about the need to make peace with an illness, to understand why it came. He noted that was crap (…
ByAnn Peckham
I wonder what is going on with the health issues of the population because I believe that I have experiences similar to others to ensure that I have genuine empathy. You see not only have I injured my lower back and knees, but to exacerbate the pain involved with that I also have a cold…