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Bearing the Burden of Loss: Navigating Grief, Family Dynamics, and Resilience
In the aftermath of our mother’s passing, a whirlwind of grief and responsibility swept through my life, leaving me grappling with the weight of loss and the burden of managing her affairs. The immediacy of my sister’s demands, mere days after our mother’s death, for the swift sale and emptying…
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Sisters: Navigating Toxic Sisterhood
Sisters. The very word evokes images of camaraderie, shared secrets, and a bond that transcends time. Yet, for me, this sisterly bond has been marred by a tumultuous dynamic that goes beyond mere sibling squabbles. Since the early days of my childhood, it has often felt like my life has…
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Where I Belong
In the midst of chaos and strife, a question lingers in the air,Where do I belong, in a world that’s turned unfair?Sisters at odds, bonds breaking at the seams,Shunned and vilified, caught in the web of dreams. Am I a Spencer, an Alderink, where do I fit in?Lost in the…
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Raising Daughters
Raising daughters, a journey profound,Nurturing souls in a world unbound.To be kind and gentle, a touch so light,In their hearts, a beacon of love so bright. Resilience instilled, in each trial faced,A lesson in strength, a spirit embraced.Perseverance in the face of strife,To stand tall, to embrace life. Courage and…
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Respite Adventures: A New Chapter Begins for My Son
Today my son started respite care. This means that twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, for an hour and half, my son goes out into the community with his worker Justin. This not only gets my son out and about and helps them work on his life skills, but it…
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Autism Uncensored
My son has severe autism and is non-verbal. He is now ten-years-old. He has been on some adventures let me tell you! When I try to tell people the “Many Adventures of SJ” people can never believe the things I tell them. I always say some day I will write…