One of my favorite books is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon.  The book follows the intricate and, to me, sometimes seemingly irrational thoughts and actions of the main character as he solves a mystery. While reading the book I became quickly aware that while it did not implicitly say so, it was implied...... >Read More

Tags: autism, Christine Hoover, Culture, Family, help, loved one, Mark Haddon, nicole wiebe, parenting, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, World

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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

Tags: autism, autistic, challenges & conflicts, diagnosis, disabilities, Family, family issues, grief, health, Health Issues, help, LIFE, special needs child, therapy, treatment, wellness

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With the Olympics coming to town, one cannot help but be aware of the concern over the homeless population.  It has been a topic front and center since we first learned that Vancouver would be holding the 2010 games.  In 2006, CTV was already reporting that the homeless population in the city may have tripled, producing numbers of up... >Read More

Tags: CTV, Culture, erwin mcmanus, help, homeless, hope, nicole wiebe, shelter, soul cravings, volunteer, World

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It’s hard to have calm discussion about abortion. It’s a touchstone topic -- one that quickly ignites a debate over the things we hold dearest.  Even the names of the two main sides of the issue – pro-life and pro-choice – can be inflammatory. For all the publicity and politicking, abortion is still an intensely personal issue.   In...... >Read More

Tags: abortion, Culture, health, help, Men, pro-choice, pro-life, Women

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Need some help with your relationship?: Talk to a mentor Become a better communicator: Learn the 5 levels of communication... >Read More

Tags: communicator, Discover, help, love, mentor, relationship, Women

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