Walking the Autism Road with Someone You Love
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I was surprised at the depths of grief that threatened to overwhelm me. Even though I still had my son, I felt as if I had lost him in some ways. The burden of mourning and moving into a new normal was not a load I was able to carry on my... >Read More
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Why Did God Allow This Disaster? Talk about it.
On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few miles south of the capitol. The US Geological Survey reports that the initial quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with aftershocks registering as high as 5.9. The Richter scale considers 7.0 a major quake and notes that at 5.9 even the aftershock “can cause major damage...... >Read More
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Swine Flu Fear
The recent news about "Swine Flu" has caused widespread concern, perhaps with memories of the SARS outbreak only a few years ago, which ended up killing over 900 people, still fresh in our minds.
Today the Toronto Star provided a helpful list of questions and answers about Swine Flu:
Q: What can I do to prevent myself from getting the... >Read More
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December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
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December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
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A Pet Owner’s Greatest Fear
It hurt today as I said goodbye to Max. Our little dog... >more
Understanding Cutting
My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12... >more
Love can be dangerous
