Comments on: Suspended Reality

By: Chun Wong

Chun Wong — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:25:23 +0000

Wow, must be quiet without them! Sorry that you miss them, but I hope you manage to get some valuable “me” time, all parents need that.

By: Tera

Tera — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:39:15 +0000

The comment about his eyes…it hit me. Kaeden’s eyes are his window to his soul. At any moment, I have learned to read him from the look of his eyes. I hate the fact that medication tampers with that. But what is a mother to do? We do the best we can for our kids, and knowing we are doing our best is all that will keep us sane. Try to enjoy your quiet time.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:44:43 +0000

I cannot explain how excited I am to to have found your blog!!!! Most of the blogs I read regarding autism are either very ‘news’ish (just made up that word) or seem to address those with YOUNGER kids. My daughter who is on the autistic spectrum will be 14 in May, and we’re kinda past the “early intervention” stuff and into the meat of ‘real life’ with autism. In other words, we’re done with the ‘saving’ and on with the ‘living’ and ‘accepting’. its just a different stage, thats all.

I also have 3 other ‘typical’ girls, aged 4,3, and 15months.

The OTHER reason I’m excited about your blog is that your writing is phenomenal, so I wasn’t surprised to see that you are a writer (ya know, when I was stalking you through your bio). I too write, though I cannot say I’m a writer (trained as a psychologist – aspiring to be a writer, and that may be as far as i get- aspiring…). Anyway, I’m very interested in your book… I am putting together a book proposal and always am thirsty to hear about the experiences of those who have found success… since I, um, haven’t had any yet

wow, what a long and highly personalized post… I probably should have emailed you directly,huh? Well, too lazy to delete and retype, so this is it!

long story long… SOOOO happy to have found your blog

By: kyra

kyra — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:26:03 +0000

the quiet. wow. i hope you’re able to soak it in and pay a lot of yummy attention to you you you!

By: Rhemashope

Rhemashope — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:01:16 +0000

This is a beautiful. I can feel the quiet.

I have watched anti-seizure medication alter Rhema as well. It makes me appreciate the real her – with all the limitations – so much more.

My twin sister has a similar arrangement with her daughter’s father. When her daughter is away, she is simply not whole. But do enjoy this peaceful time as best you can.

By: Kia (Good Enough Mama)

Kia (Good Enough Mama) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:41:09 +0000

Like Mara said, I hope your boy-free time means you get time to indulge a little. In whatever makes you happy!

By: mama mara

mama mara — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:35:31 +0000

Nigel may adjust to the Risperidone and be more “himself” in time. If not, talk to the doc and ask what he thinks. We’ve had to try more than one med before we hit on what worked best for my boys.

I hope your boyless time includes lots of “just-for-you” indulgences.

By: jess

jess — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:37:26 +0000

i can’t imagine the quiet. it must be difficult without the boys, but i do hope you can enjoy the peace in it.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:16:33 +0000

My daughter was on Risperidone for 2 years – made a big difference. I know the anguish in the meantime, though. Totally.

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:57:26 +0000

here’s sending you love while your boys are away. I imagine you would feel a bit lost. If I’m on vacation I don’t feel that way, just here and there, but it’s different when you are home and they are all around you. . . I somehow feel peaceful after reading this!