Great plan for the next six months. Good luck with the mud run! You are very brave but understand wanting to do it just once! You might love it and want to do another. 😂
Ugh. That’s really just a horrible situation to have gone through. Math was something that I was either sailing through, or totally running aground — no middle ground. What I’ve found (now that I’m older and occasionally trying to assist Secondborn) is that I was almost certainly just expecting it to make intuitive sense instead of following the formulas, and overthinking it into the bargain.
I’m SO there! I am now in the position that my Dad was in, years ago. I struggled with the “new math,” to the point of showing them how to do it the “old way,” only to be told by my kids’ teachers that “I’m doing it wrong”…that it doesn’t matter that I get the right answer or show them how to check their work…what kind of sorcery will they be teaching when my grandson is in school???
My daughter, who is actually quite good at math as well, tended to work backwards so she’d get good grades. She’d find the answer and then go back and “show her work” to the standards of the curriculum. It’s ridiculous that we require kids to do this type of thing. If you got the answer right, how does it matter how you got there? Anyway, sometimes trials like yours is how you get stronger and more confident.
So true! That which does not kill ya makes us stronger! I work as a customer service person for the government and I’ll do the calculations in my head and the customers look at me like I’m a sorceress…my favorite is when people want to check my calculations…it delights me when I get that look of disbelief after they see I’m right, LOL. At least my TBI didn’t take that away…
Math made me anxious. I could do it okay most of the time, but i never enjoyed it. Sometimes I wonder if I would have liked it more if I’d had different teachers!
I’m terrible with maths, but, I’m sure I remeber learning that there’s more than one way to solve some problems, so I wonder why the teacher couldn’t have just appreciated that you got it, even if you arrived at the answer in a different way than she did.
I am so sorry for your loss! I am in tears. To lose someone is definetely the hardest thing in life, especially when it’s a parent or a sibling. I know that no words can light the mood or situation, however I wish you so much love and comfort in these times.
When in Amsterdam I went to space where the family lived in hiding. It was tiny! It alarmed me thinking about the conditions where they lived together. Such a sad story but hopeful, too.
I feel you. An ill-chosen prank often reveals pain in others. It’s made worse when the pranker says ‘Awe come on, it’s a joke!’ as if the other person shouldn’t feel the way they do. Awkward and unsettling between friends and family.
Hello! I am glad that your blogging and podcast opportunities have helped you both heal and help others. It is great to have a purpose for your blog and to see it come to fruition. I look forward to interacting with you in the future!
Keep writing! Blogs are so therapeutic. I started ‘Embracing Change’ to work through things and so that others riding life’s rollercoaster wouldn’t feel alone.
I’m going to share this story with a relative who has a child with sensory processing disorder, and can’t get overstimulated either. I appreciate your transparency and advocation for the autism spectrum. I agree and love the term differently abled.
Thank you! I am in the mode to start a parenting group soon for those who parent children on the spectrum. I think it takes a village to raise a child and I know others could use the support!
This certainly sounds like a painful book to read for many, but also it could help with healing too. I am glad to hear that it ends in incredible triumph!!
I particularly appreciate your discussion of the book’s themes of trauma and resilience. I think you captured the book’s message very well, and I found your own experiences to be very relatable.
I’m glad you found my review helpful! I think this is a great book, even if you’ve never experienced abuse…this book definitely makes you feel what she was going through. I recommend this book to all!
My 13 year-old is also on the spectrum. He is also considered high-functioning. My heart goes out to you. It is difficult when you don’t have the necessary support to get what your child needs. I posted about my son’s story as well. Much love from one autism mom to another.
Laura, you’ve touched on an important aspect of living. Everyone wishes that some part of their body was different. That’s enough to keep us quiet about what we perceive as different from us about someone else.
I appreciate you sharing your son’s story and I am so sorry you dealt with abuse. My son has learning problems and I remind everyone that all kids learn differently and are there own people and need to be loved no, matter what some just in different ways. God gives Autism to special people like you because you love and will fight for them.
This literally had me crying and cheering! Everything you said was 100% truth! To be “woke” to DV gives a whole new insight
Hey, good luck with your weight loss journey. I have fibro too, so I feel ya.
Those captions are horrible! Wow.
Great plan for the next six months. Good luck with the mud run! You are very brave but understand wanting to do it just once! You might love it and want to do another. 😂
Great post on an important topic. Thank you.
I always try to shed light on stuff that folks need to know. Thanks!
You’re right. It’s fine to call his friends bruh or bro or dude or whatever, but no one else, and certainly not his mother.
Definitely. I usually call him, dude, but I’m allowed LOL!
You are! 😂
Ugh. That’s really just a horrible situation to have gone through. Math was something that I was either sailing through, or totally running aground — no middle ground. What I’ve found (now that I’m older and occasionally trying to assist Secondborn) is that I was almost certainly just expecting it to make intuitive sense instead of following the formulas, and overthinking it into the bargain.
I’m SO there! I am now in the position that my Dad was in, years ago. I struggled with the “new math,” to the point of showing them how to do it the “old way,” only to be told by my kids’ teachers that “I’m doing it wrong”…that it doesn’t matter that I get the right answer or show them how to check their work…what kind of sorcery will they be teaching when my grandson is in school???
My daughter, who is actually quite good at math as well, tended to work backwards so she’d get good grades. She’d find the answer and then go back and “show her work” to the standards of the curriculum. It’s ridiculous that we require kids to do this type of thing. If you got the answer right, how does it matter how you got there? Anyway, sometimes trials like yours is how you get stronger and more confident.
So true! That which does not kill ya makes us stronger! I work as a customer service person for the government and I’ll do the calculations in my head and the customers look at me like I’m a sorceress…my favorite is when people want to check my calculations…it delights me when I get that look of disbelief after they see I’m right, LOL. At least my TBI didn’t take that away…
I’m so sorry that happened to you. How awful.
Math made me anxious. I could do it okay most of the time, but i never enjoyed it. Sometimes I wonder if I would have liked it more if I’d had different teachers!
Teachers make ALL the difference!
I’m terrible with maths, but, I’m sure I remeber learning that there’s more than one way to solve some problems, so I wonder why the teacher couldn’t have just appreciated that you got it, even if you arrived at the answer in a different way than she did.
That just used to be the way that it was, unfortunately. When I became a teacher, I made sure I had lessons that accommodated ALL learning styles
Tears!
I cried while writing it…but it feels good to let it out…
I am so sorry for your loss! I am in tears. To lose someone is definetely the hardest thing in life, especially when it’s a parent or a sibling. I know that no words can light the mood or situation, however I wish you so much love and comfort in these times.
Thank you for the condolences. I’ve lived so far away from them for years, that I think it won’t fully hit me until I go and visit again.
very comfortable
Ooh, good choice!
I’ve never read it, but I should; everyone I know who has just absolutely swears by it.
When in Amsterdam I went to space where the family lived in hiding. It was tiny! It alarmed me thinking about the conditions where they lived together. Such a sad story but hopeful, too.
How inspiring
Anne’s diary is such an important book. It paints a picture of how quickly hatred and persecution can become normalised.
I will put this on my to read list, I only learned about Anne in school but never got to read the book itself. Thanks for the recommendation!
I’ll add this to my reading list, I only learned about Anne in school but we never read the book. Thanks for the recommendation!
I’ll add this to my reading list. I only learned about her in school and never got to read the book. Thanks for the recommendation! Keep it up!
I feel you. An ill-chosen prank often reveals pain in others. It’s made worse when the pranker says ‘Awe come on, it’s a joke!’ as if the other person shouldn’t feel the way they do. Awkward and unsettling between friends and family.
Too true! Thanks for commenting!
Hello! I am glad that your blogging and podcast opportunities have helped you both heal and help others. It is great to have a purpose for your blog and to see it come to fruition. I look forward to interacting with you in the future!
Thank you for the encouragement! This blog helps me SO much! Glad to meet a new friend and supporter!
Keep writing! Blogs are so therapeutic. I started ‘Embracing Change’ to work through things and so that others riding life’s rollercoaster wouldn’t feel alone.
Amen to that, sister!
I’m going to share this story with a relative who has a child with sensory processing disorder, and can’t get overstimulated either. I appreciate your transparency and advocation for the autism spectrum. I agree and love the term differently abled.
Thank you! I am in the mode to start a parenting group soon for those who parent children on the spectrum. I think it takes a village to raise a child and I know others could use the support!
Thank you for sharing – I’ll have to take a look at it, though it sounds like a painful read!
Her story is definitely compelling and well-written, it could just take you back to feelings and happenings that you just may not want to visit.
It’s so brave for her to share such a painful story. This will help a lot of people realize that they’re not alone.
She’s amazing and very selfless!
This certainly sounds like a painful book to read for many, but also it could help with healing too. I am glad to hear that it ends in incredible triumph!!
It’s a “must read” for any survivor of DV!
I particularly appreciate your discussion of the book’s themes of trauma and resilience. I think you captured the book’s message very well, and I found your own experiences to be very relatable.
I’m glad you found my review helpful! I think this is a great book, even if you’ve never experienced abuse…this book definitely makes you feel what she was going through. I recommend this book to all!
Hello Laura,
My 13 year-old is also on the spectrum. He is also considered high-functioning. My heart goes out to you. It is difficult when you don’t have the necessary support to get what your child needs. I posted about my son’s story as well. Much love from one autism mom to another.
Thank you, thank you! I’d love to read your story!
Laura, you’ve touched on an important aspect of living. Everyone wishes that some part of their body was different. That’s enough to keep us quiet about what we perceive as different from us about someone else.
And some people have more than four wisdom teeth, some little ones behind the larger ones that never make it to the surface.
I appreciate you sharing your son’s story and I am so sorry you dealt with abuse. My son has learning problems and I remind everyone that all kids learn differently and are there own people and need to be loved no, matter what some just in different ways. God gives Autism to special people like you because you love and will fight for them.
This is an intriguing video. I’ve seen Paul McKenna on a few shows. Seems interesting.
Awww that’s wonderful
Ooh, this does sound interesting! I’m saving this video for later.
From terrible experience It feel like medication is sometimes handed out way too quickly. Instead of actually trying other techniques first.
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