My Dad Had A Violent Side And Struggled To Control His Temper
My family life growing up was incredibly chaotic. Part of that chaos was because of the instability of my parents. I’ve spoken a lot about Pam, my mother, and how…
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OCD is Hereditary – Mental Illness is in Families
People don’t understand that hoarding has roots in OCD. One of the things I deal with is obsessive compulsive disorder and I’ve had signs of this since childhood. It’s also…
When You’re Your Family’s Shame
When I was nine years old I had to apologize to my family for being disabled. I’ve always been my family’s secret shame.
Dear Pam – A Letter on Mother’s Day
Dear Pam, It’s Mother’s Day. This is a day I once felt great pain over, but now I feel indifference. When was the last time we talked on a Mother’s…
SMA Awareness Month: Day 2 – Realistic Capabilities
Dominick discusses how parents should treat their kids with SMA. He looks at how capable people with SMA are.
What is the Solution for People with Disabilities who Require Expensive Equipment
Living with a disability can be very expensive. It costs way more to live with a disability than it costs the average person to live their life. There are a…
Yes, I am your Token Trans Friend
I truly understand I am probably your token transgender friend, but here are a few things to keep in mind in relation to that.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
My dream is to create a village of loving adults to raise our children together. It takes a village, and every child in mine with know they are loved and cared for dearly.
Just for the Record…I Never Abandoned My Family
How do you handle it when you find out your family and friends have been told lies about you for the past several years?
Update on My Grandfather – Cutting the Freak out of the Family
This isn’t about anything I’ve done or even protecting Willie. Keeping my grandfather from me is pure selfishness and bigotry. The cruelty continues as Willie continues to hang on and I still am unable to talk to him.