Today’s post hits close to home for me, because of my own family’s history of bipolar disorder. Jenna, author of The Neuff, and the mastermind behind the beautiful blog design website, Bloggy Blog Designz, is talking about her experience with her bipolar diagnosis. The U.S. National Library of Medicine states that “bipolar disorder is a [...]
Overcoming with Faith and Hard Work (Anxiety & Social Anxiety)
Whit was introduced to me through a mutual blogging friend, and is here today to talk to us about his personal journey with anxiety and social anxiety. You can read more about him on his blog. SQUEE! A BOY BLOGGER! *ahem* sorry . . . as I was saying . . . For most people, [...]
Standing Up For Myself (Front Nasal Dysplasia)
Our lovely guest poster today is Meghan, who is a pretty special, and pretty awesome 19-year-old. But you can hop on over to her blog, They Call Her Meghan, and see that for yourself. After you read this post, of course . . . but I digress . . . Meghan’s condition is front nasal [...]
Normal on the Surface (Autism)
Erin is a new blogging friend of mine and I’m sure she’ll quickly be one of yours, too! Erin is a mom to identical twin sons both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2. She writes about her life with 3 boys under 3 at The Slacker Mom. Did you know? According [...]
In Memory of Aunt Bonnie (Amputation)
I am so happy to have Amanda here today from Margaritas and Mohawks. Not only is she new to the world of mommy blogging, she’s also my best friend and the mother of my beautiful Godson. Amanda’s Aunt Bonnie tragically lost her leg and eventually passed away due to complications from Diabetes type II. Dealing [...]
You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up (A Tuberous Sclerosis Birth Story)
Helen is proof of how awesome social media really is. After coming across a post of mine on StumbleUpon, we started chatting on the blog’s Facebook page. In fact, this entire awareness event came to fruition from that conversation. Helen Bradfield is a special education teacher and a transition specialist in New Jersey. In addition [...]
For the Sweetest Little Dude (Autism)
I first had the pleasure of meeting Mama Bennie on Twitter where we started chatting about how we kinda-sorta-maybe-somewhat live near each other. (Okay, so it’s about a 2-hour distance. I was still pretty excited. It doesn’t take much.) Usually you can find her on her blog, Random Mama Brain, but today Terry is joining [...]
Disabled? You? NAH . . .
Gen is a stay at home, homeschooling mom to her five daughters. That alone gives her my utmost respect because there is no.way.I.could.do.that. But Gen deserves even more props for talking to us today about disabilities that aren’t so obvious. Gen’s disabilities include hearing difficulties, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sometimes these disabilities are referred to as “invisible”. [...]
MS: Never Judge a Book By its Cover
Crystal is the voice behind Next Generation Home Schooler, where she blogs about her adventures as a home schooling mama. Her site is a fantastic resource for home schoolers looking for creative project ideas! Today Crystal is talking about what it was like growing up the daughter of a disabled parent. Her mother lives with [...]
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