Welcome to Day 4 of our Pause and Reflect journey using the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations and prompts to guide us. Have you ever found yourself being your own toughest critic? I know I have. Growing up in a home marked by criticism, judgement, domestic violence, and substance use, with constant moves and changes, I learned … Continue reading Self-Compassion: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
Welcome to Day 3 of our Month of Self Reflection using the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations as our prompts and guide. Today, we're invited to explore creativity, particularly through the act of letting our thoughts flow freely onto paper. Exploring Morning Pages Have you heard of Julia Cameron's Morning Pages practice? It is outlined in her … Continue reading Creativity: Through Free Flow Writing
Welcome to Day Two of the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations! Today, we are invited to mindfulness — a practice that invites us to slow down, focus on the present moment, and engage fully in one task at a time. Exploring Mindfulness In our fast-paced world, mindfulness offers a revolutionary approach to day-to-day life. Mindfulness is not … Continue reading Mindfulness: One Task at a Time
As we embark on a new month, some of us are emerging from the depths of winter, while others are facing longer, darker nights. Regardless of our circumstances, it's an opportune time to reflect on how we care for ourselves. Challenge yourself to believe self-care isn’t so much a practice that takes time, as it … Continue reading Investing in You: A Month of Self Reflection Moments for Caregivers
Gwendolyn sees a confidential school report listing her weaknesses. She knows she struggles. Now she has proof. She develops a list of fifty-four things to get under control. Because to go to horse camp, she must behave. And so begins the story of 11-year-old Gwen, who thinks she has only one friend, a half-brother, who her mother doesn't acknowledge, and a brain that cracks. They thought she had ADHD. If you read this book, you may think like me, it might be just be FASD.
I recently finished participation in a six-month support and education group for "older" parents and caregivers of adults with FASD called the Ontario Senior Caregiver Action Network for FASD (OSCAN). They recently released a Resource Guide and announced a new Group.
Today I looked at my tired, old red shoes that have seen better days. It made me think how they reflect our FASD journey. And decided they give me comfort and fit like an old friend.
Sharing (with permission) a wonderful piece about parenting a neurodivergent child and Groundhog Day by Lisa MacColl (Motherwell Magazine). While there is no mention of FASD, these are definitely similar experiences to supporting an individual with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder which is why I asked to share. Groundhog Day, February 2nd, conjures any number of … Continue reading Parenting, Groundhog Day and FASD
It’s strange and wonderful... even magical how the world works. After having a really defeating week last week, Monday arrived and the universe sent me a message to remind me that even in the middle of difficult times, if we remain open, we can find moments of magic to lift our spirits. This week is … Continue reading Our Magical Day
As all the posts appear each year, I reflect on FASD and the continuing stigma and misunderstanding that not only my daughter faces but women as individuals with FASD, caregivers and biological or maternal moms. There are posts that say women deserve to be recognized every day. Yes they do. But I think having different … Continue reading International Women’s Day and FASD
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