Having a Special Needs child comes with its own set of difficulties. There is no rule book for how to raise a child with disabilities. Books about reaching children's milestones do not apply to your child's specific special needs. Even learning about your child's diagnosis does not help prepare you, because every disability is so … Continue reading Make Your Own Rules
As I sit here watching my daughter rest after an exhausting night of vomiting, I can't help the feeling of sorrow and pity for my child. After almost 21 years of having nights like this, it doesn't seem to get any easier watching your child suffer. At the age of 20 she should be able … Continue reading The Truth from a Special Needs Mom
As a special needs mom, you learn to be the voice for your child. Whether it's knowing their facial expressions, sign language, body language or their own language. You learn to know what your child wants and needs. My daughter speaks to me frequently about life and what's bothering her. People may not understand her … Continue reading Her Voice
Let's face it motherhood is hard! We have to keep these little human beings alive while also trying to be a perfect mom. We all have those moments where we feel like we have failed as a mother. I would like to share my moments of shame, my confessions of a mom. I have given … Continue reading Confessions of a Mom
Christmas is really the most magical and beautiful time of year. It is also the most stressful. Between finding those must have gifts, crowds everywhere and juggling all the Christmas parties and activities. It can be a bit too much for those of us who suffer from Anxiety, heck I think it can be overwhelming … Continue reading Dealing with Holiday Anxiety
Here lately I have been in a bit of a mom funk. You know where you feel as if your life is defined by that pile of dirty laundry or that sink full of dishes. It feels as if my life is overcome by a house that needs cleaning everyday and people need to be … Continue reading I am Thankful for the Mess
Welcome to my new blog " Perfectly Imperfect Plus Life". I recently decided to go on a journey of self love . To me what that means is loving my body no matter what size. I have been overweight most of my life. No matter how hard I tried I have never been able to … Continue reading Welcome to Perfectly Imperfect Plus Life
I am a Texas native and a mother of two wonderful kiddos. I am married to the man I fell in love with a age 16 and we now have been together almost 20 years. My family My children are my world! I became pregnant with my daughter at 15, so I have been a … Continue reading About me
