212 ViewsMany people dream of walking “the Red Carpet.” Whether it’s the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Grammys, Tonys or ESPYs, so many kids (and adults too!) dream of being the mega star that is treated like royalty on that red carpet, with all the paparazzi cameras flashing. When you are an advocate for research funding and resources for living …
The Setback That Launched My Comeback Was Truly Fascinating
389 Views“The greatest value you can add is to become more of yourself.” – Sally Hogshead I came across the work of Sally Hogshead a few years ago when my divorce journey had recently begun. If you have been through a divorce and subsequently faced the “dating after divorce” mountain/monster/nightmare, you probably spit out your coffee just like I did …
Is Your Child Climbing Their Mountain… Or Yours?
267 ViewsDreams. We have big ones for our kids don’t we? I can remember when I was pregnant with each of my kiddos; as my belly grew, so did my dreams for them. I was envisioning baseball pitcher, football quarterback, Valedictorian! But when I got the news that two of my three babies are blind, my dreams were extinguished. And …
How a Martha’s Vineyard Sunset Fueled My Family’s Fresh Start After A Devastating Blow
A conversation with my children after my divorce shined a light on how to handle life’s challenges.
Stressed to Blessed: How I Learned to NOT Dread the First Day of School for My Blind Sons
481 ViewsHere we go again. New school year. New school. New teachers. New people to meet. For most parents, this is a time of excitement and optimism for a great year ahead… and likely a lot of relief that the “I’m so booooorrrred” days are over and schedules are back in place. But for many parents, this is the worst …