Traits, Traditions, and Traumas
Hi, my name is Erica and I am the cycle breaker in my family. I recognized early on that there was a lot of dysfunction involved in my nontraditional upbringing. Dysfunction will look different in every...
One of my earliest, and favorite, memories is my mom and grandparents sitting on the patio sipping coffee while I ran around the yard as a child. As I got older, I started to inch closer and closer until...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. For those who are raising special needs children it takes more than that–it takes a community.
Our community has been one of the greatest blessings in my life.
Many of...
Having a new baby is exciting! There is a sense of pride that comes with a new bundle of joy. The tasks that come along with taking care of an infant are by no means easy, however. Diaper changing,...
Hello, my name is Mallory, and I have a Zillow problem. Do you know Zillow, the extremely popular real estate website and app where you can see all of the homes for sale in your neighborhood (or any neighborhood...
One year ago in April, Emmett started Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism. I think it’s appropriate that the month he started is the month awareness is raised specifically for this.
In honor of my amazing son, I would...
As I sit to write, I am looking at the sweetest teddy bear invitations and baby blue party plates. I've just finished my grocery list of all the food items needed to celebrate a birthday lunch with family and...
I heard an astounding statistic the other day. Once you reach age 33, you stop listening to new music. How wild is that? But then I started thinking about it, and, if I am honest with myself, it has...
The Beautiful and The Not So Beautiful
I wish both sides were told to first time moms. I walked into motherhood with so many false expectations, starting literally from the moment my son was born. He made his debut in...
Being a mommy is no easy ministry, so adding mommy advocate for special needs into the mix makes for many busy days. This is definitely an assignment purposed by God and worthy of it all. We are chosen by...
In + Around Birmingham
The Ultimate Guide to Blueberry Picking Around Birmingham
My husband and I have been picking blueberries at various farms in the area for years. It doesn't take long to pick a couple...
