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I am a single mom with two beautiful daughters, 12 and 9. We enjoy staying busy with activities, including the free ones at the library and park. Our lives could represent a "soap opera" at times! Yet, we always manage to be a team, especially in the toughest of times. One of the biggest issues we face is all three of us have ADHD, and maybe mild Dyslexia. Learning is critical for us; it is also a constant problem.
Each one of us have unique gifts and abilities. My older daughter is really into basketball and skiing with the Special Olympics. My younger one is the runner in the family. She even beats older kids! I am the writer and creative-resource-explorer, who is always writing or discovering new places and ideas we can use.
We are very sociable and look for new ways to meet people. Yet, we can be shy too and hang out in the behind scenes. All of us have dreams, fears, hopes and needs - like so many other people. Laughter is key for us and one of us will always find something to cause ripples of joy that spread to full blasts of good humor. Sharing healthy values is important; it is also a daily chore.
One of the ideas we are currently working on is trying to find joy in all we do and experience. We are in the middle of tougher times right now and some days are harder than others. Having joy through these moments makes the downs seem tolerable. I believe in miracles and God stays busy granting us small ones. For this, I am extremely thankful! I am also thankful for each new day; for, God gives us a chance to begin anew. |
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Special needs for us means extra work because all three of us have one disability or another, and even more than one. These are fairly typical; yet, not one of the days of the week are normal for us. If we are not running to yet another appointment, we are scrambling to keep up with our daily routines. We must constantly remind each other of any commitments we have, or some event "slips off the radar."
We tried a number of options, calendars, schedules, and other reminders to help us recall important details. Overall, we do fairly well. Our biggest challenge is remembering to write down both the time and date of what we are doing for each meeting.
In addition, following simple routines is different for us than other families. We do all steps individually, and alone. We do not multi-task, as this is almost impossible. Structure is key for us, and times when we have events that throw us off our routines, the morning after is horrific.
Other simple choices are harder for us too. Yet, we celebrate being different because we can think "outside" the box easier than other families at times. When we face a particular problem, we look for solutions other people might miss. We also relish the events and opportunities that offer us new and changing fun, and learning. Ruts are not an issue for us, as we are always on the go with a different idea.
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Being a writer is what defines me. Without the ability to use words, our world would cease to exist. Writers help connect people who never meet. It amzes me how people from all walks of life can share, connect, and learn from one another through writing.
My question now is, with my bits of experience in different sectors of the writing world, how do I bring them together? I would love to find a job where I can write for a living and not be tied down to desk Monday through Friday. If I can make a difference to others, it would be even better. Finally, because I am a big supporter of the military, if I could help them in some way, I would be overjoyed.
Is there a way for me to bring my experiences together? |
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