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My name is Melanie. I’m 37 years old. I’m a working mother of an 10 year old daughter named Emily. I’ve been with my husband Matt for 15+ years. Emily has autism, combined type ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety and Developmental Coordination Disorder. She’s a handful sometimes but she is the bright spot in our world.
There are millions of people out there, but in the end it all comes down to one. I still panic sometimes, forget to breathe. But I know there's something beautiful in all my imperfections.
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A shampoo & conditioner just for YOU in 2021
I came across Formulate while following Shanae Grimes-Beech. She was so open about her love for her completely personalized shampoo and conditioner. Normally I’m not one to rush out and buy somet...
I’m not sorry for putting my kid first in 2020
Just because I am worried about the mental health and well-being of my daughter now that the school has gone fully virtual until further notice does not mean I am against the teachers or that I d...
Emotional and Angry in 2020
A few months ago my older brother started having seizures. They came out of nowhere. He’s 39 years old and has never had a seizure before. He had an MRI after the first one but nothing showed up ...
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in 2020
When you learn you are pregnant, your mind will start planning a future with your child. You start thinking about names, whether the baby will be a boy or a girl, you plan to tell your loved ones...
Not enough hours in a day... in 2020
2020 is one of those years where I wake up every day wondering what else could possible happen. I’m sure everyone has been through a lot this year. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a struggle. ...
Invisible Struggles for an Awesome Kid in Emily
Sometimes my heart breaks for my daughter because she struggles so hard in social situations. She comes across as someone who is outgoing and confidant. She acts like nothing is bothering her. An...
Let’s Care More About Our Kids Being Kinder, Not Smarter in 2019
“When we push academic success at such an early age, not only do our children lose valuable time to play and learn through osmosis, but we unintentionally put “smart” on a pedestal, high above “k...
If you are tired and you know it... in 2019
I am sure that if you are an adult you are exhausted. I don’t care if it’s the middle of the day, the end of the day or you just emerged from your bed. I’m sure that you are already tired. As an ...
I've Got Bills to Pay... in Life in 2014
In the beginning of December I started working for a large and well known utility company. My Dad has worked for the company for 30+ years so it was his dream to get one of his kids into the comp...
The Other Side of Drug Use in Life in 2014
Someone I have know since I was five years old posted something on Facebook this morning that rubbed me the wrong way. WHEN WILL WE ALL UNDERSTAND THAT DRUGS KILL? HOW MANY HAVE TO DIE FOR PEOP...
Breaking up (with OpenDiary) is hard to do in Life in 2014
I was a member of OpenDiary since July 2001 which is 12 and a half years. I am very sad to see it go. I even debated not having any type of online diary since I couldn't be there. But one thing O...
