Saving my son from himself for a second time
My 19-year-old son Zach attempted suicide for the second time yesterday. Why am I posting about this? Because I know …
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My kid won’t clean up their messes! What do I do?
I was asked, “My son with Asperger’s has an extremely hard time staying on task. To the point where he …
EPISODE 10: How to champion your strengths with ADHD or Asperger’s – an interview with Benjamin Bodnar
To truly champion the strengths that will allow you to succeed while living with an LD diagnosis, you must first …
You MUST be motivated to read this
I’m just not motivated enough? I’ve lost my motivation? What the hell is motivation anyway? One definition of motivation refers to factors that …
Do you know a Gladys?
A reason, a season or a lifetime, the length of time a person who impacts your life stays until their …
When your best parenting fails
Yesterday was a very emotional day, which culminated in sending my oldest Zach to live with his mother. Zach will …
Please see me and not my wheelchair
When I was a child, I felt invisible. To this day its one of my greatest fears. But I found a …
Socially awkward? Use it to your advantage.
Social awkwardness can be a common experience for people living with disabilities. Especially if you’re very self-conscious. Many years ago I …
How to be a man, being disabled
“What does masculinity mean to you?” That’s a question I was asked when speaking to my new friend, Barton Cutter. He …
You are not your disability
What do you think about the following statements? I am dyslexic.I am autistic. I am a loser.I am Italian.I am married. I wholeheartedly …