Read more about the article I really miss my morning walks
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I really miss my morning walks

I cannot wait to get back to walking every day. Since Emmett has been struggling with school, getting out to the park has proven challening. I miss the sense of peace I find while out in nature and it's a big part of how I manage my stress and depression. I'm really hoping that this trip hits the reset button for us and we come home in a better place. I don't expect it to be perfect but the change of environment should be good for all of us. Giving back is always a positive thing and I want the kids to gain a little perspective. No matter how bad we may feel or how difficult our lives can get, there are always people out there struggling with more. Anyway,…

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February 10, 2020
Read more about the article This is a really big day for my youngest
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This is a really big day for my youngest

This is a big week for us. Emmett is slated to return to school for 3 hours a day. He's nervous but he's also excited at the same time. We've been talking about it this weekend and he seems resolved to make this happen. I'm praying it goes well with because he has needs to get back to school full time ASAP. Unfortunately, I need to be in 2 places at once on Monday monring. I have to have Gavin in Cleveland to see his immunologist first thing in the morning and I won't be here to pick Emmett from school at 11 AM. My parents are unavailable this week and so I had to make arrangements for Emmett's mom and grandmother to pick him up. I'm really grateful for…

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February 9, 2020
Read more about the article OMG… I Can’t Be Getting Sick
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OMG… I Can’t Be Getting Sick

The boys spent the night at their mom and grandparents house last night. They don't get very much time with her and I have no control over that. They just got home early for some reason but it seems to have been a good visit and I'm always grateful for that. I want more than anything for the kids to find a way to rebuild their relationship with their mom and move forward. That's very important to to me. It's proving to be a challenge but it's well worth the effort. I'm not in a good mood because I woke up not feeling well and the kids are bouncing off the walls. I'm not sure if it's just a cold or what but I feel it coming on. We have…

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February 8, 2020
Read more about the article I love the way my kid thinks
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I love the way my kid thinks

Emmett has found something new to amuse himself with and it's the oddest thing. A few years ago, I received a ton of odd products to review. They were sorta random and in this bunch of random products was a really tiny scale. I'm not sure exactly what it's meant for but I always envisioned a Breaking Bad kinda scenario. Truth be told, when I was coming off Paxil and need very specific amounts of medication, the easiest way to achieve that was to crush the pills and weigh the powder, to ensure I got the correct amount. It's been in a drawer ever since. Emmett discovered it the other day and it caught his eye because he liked the nice little leather case it was inside. When he figured…

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February 8, 2020
Read more about the article An update on my #Depression management
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An update on my #Depression management

I wanted to make a quick update on my current methods of managing my depression. It occurred to me that I haven't updated in awhile and since I have therapy is a few hours, I thought it would be a good time. At the end of the day, I'm doing okay. Things could always be better but they could absolutely be worse. I'm holding my own. Currently, I'm in therapy, taking meds and focusing on selfcare. One of the the things that I'm contemplating looking into CBD again. I've used it in the past and they did help, especially with my anxiety. I checked with my doctor first and it worked out well for me. There is a lot of science behind it but everyone is different. There are a…

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February 7, 2020
Read more about the article One of the challenges I face as an #Autism Dad
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One of the challenges I face as an #Autism Dad

I'm so fucking tired and I'm going to make this quick. Emmett's eye appointment went well. He needs new glasses, which have already been ordered. The spots in his vision don't seem to have a physical cause and at this point, are not something to worry about. We do need to keep an eye on them going forward. One of the difficult parts of raising a child with Autism is communication, at least in my family. My kids are brilliant and most have extraordinary language skills. The problem is that they struggle to express anything related to themselves. Introspection is not an area of their life in which they are gifted. This is also on if the biggest obstacles that impede progress in helping them deal with their mom leaving.…

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February 7, 2020
Read more about the article Back at @AkronChildrens Hospital again today
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Back at @AkronChildrens Hospital again today

It's been a crazy busy morning. Elliott never fell asleep and Emmett was up on and off throughout the night as well. Both boys made it to school today but Elliott was in an awful mood. Emmett was only there for a short time cause as soon as I was done walking, I needed to get him to Akron Children's Hospital for his eye exam. Emmett's been complaining about seeing spots that actually block his vision. He thought it was normal, so he never said anything about it until recently. We're currently in the dilation room waiting for the second part of his exam. He's doing pretty good, even though he hates the eye drops. I'll let you know how it goes.

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February 6, 2020