Read more about the article Here’s what’s up with my @GoFundMe and how you can help
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Here’s what’s up with my @GoFundMe and how you can help

I shared this information on the GoFundMe page itself but I wanted to share it here as well. Additionally, I've provided a breakdown of everything as well. Please do not feel obligated to contribute, but if you can, and want to, please follow the link to and do so. Visit the GoFundMe. Recently, my kids and I were presented with an amazing to increase inclusion and give back. We were invited to Orlando, Florida by DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld. They are among the first in the country to become Autism certified and they asked if I would bring my family to visit and evaluate first-hand, their Autism specific accommodations. This is a big deal for everyone in the Autism community because businesses are starting to step up and become…

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January 15, 2020
Read more about the article I’m really struggling with my youngest
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I’m really struggling with my youngest

Just a quick update on Emmett. I haven't heard anything from the school as to what our options are. I did talk to his therapist tonight and our goal is to get him back into the classroom but we also recognize that this will likely be a process. Right now the plan is at home instruction. The details of that will have to be worked out, assuming it ends up being a viable option. The goal is to get him on the road to getting back to school. We're currently brainstorming ideas but the bottomline is this. We have to help him obtain and utilize the tools necessary to get through this. That's proving very challenging. His therapist will have documentation for the school by Friday and that will help…

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January 15, 2020
Read more about the article I’m choosing to focus on the positive tonight but it’s not easy
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I’m choosing to focus on the positive tonight but it’s not easy

I wish I was able to be a bit more uplifting right now but the reality is that things are very difficult at the moment. I have my hands full with the kids and all they're currently struggling with. I'm spread so thin you can pretty much see right through me. As tough as things currently are, we're finding our way through the darkness. No one is giving up and no one has been left behind. That's a very positive thing and I'm trying to focus on that. It's times like these that it's even more important to find a silver lining. I'm going to remain focused on the positive as best I can, while trying not to be taken over by the negatives. The last thing I'll say for…

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January 14, 2020
Read more about the article There’s no way to prepare for your child being in crisis
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There’s no way to prepare for your child being in crisis

Emmett didn't go to school today and I took him with me walking this morning. I'm really struggling with this but I still need to take care of myself. It's not a perfect solution but in the absence of any workable options, I'm doing the best I can. All I will say is that what Emmett is going through emotionally is serious enough to limit my options and absolutely must be taken seriously. I should hear back from the school tomorrow about our options. Until then, I'm struggling to keep him above water and moving forward. He's in therapy and getting all the help he needs but nothing is going to fix this. It's a process that he must go through and we need to provide him whatever tools or…

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January 13, 2020
Read more about the article I may have to pull my youngest out of school and I don’t know what to do
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I may have to pull my youngest out of school and I don’t know what to do

I've spent part of the evening messaging back and forth with the principal at the boys school. We're trying to figure out a solution for Emmett while he's in the state he's in. Being in the classroom is clearly not working out for him right now and so we're looking at a few options. I spoke with Emmett's mom and we feel like school is simply too much for him at the moment. I'm not a fan of pulling him out because I think that it's a bandaid fix and unless we address the underlying issues, this is only going to get worse.. Emmett is still struggling with more shit than he can cope with and it's got him in a darker place right now. I'm the first person he's…

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January 12, 2020
Read more about the article Trying to set a good example for my kids
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Trying to set a good example for my kids

One of my resolutions this year is to increase my veggie intake. I'm not a big fan of just eating most vegetables, so I get around that by putting them into smoothies. I recently began adding additional vegetables to my smoothie and it takes a few times to get used to the taste. This morning, I bumped things up a bit. I added cauliflower and sweet potato to the spinach, kale and broccoli I already include. As it stands, this is what's my smoothie: SpinachKale Broccoli CauliflowerSweet Potato Chard Chia Seeds BlueberriesBanana Strawberries Raw HoneyPlain Greek YogurtAlmond MilkOatmealDark Chocolate I make 64oz and drink it throughout the day. My new blender let's me vaccum seal it so it stays fresh all day. It honestly tastes pretty good and I'm getting…

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January 12, 2020
Read more about the article I’m feeling pretty good about today
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I’m feeling pretty good about today

I'm feeling pretty good about my day. I got my podcast episode done and two new ads recorded. If you haven't listened yet, now is a great time to do so. I'm very focused on educating people about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases. I'm talking to experts that cut through the conspiracy and lay out the facts. Listen to Dr. Tara Smith break down the facts surrounding Measles and other VPD’s. Click here. The boys had a fantastic time at their aunts house and when I picked them up this afternoon, they had just finished spending the morning at the bowling alley. The boys hanging out with my sister and her boyfriend. ☺ ♥ After we got home everyone did a pretty good job of putting their stuff away and…

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January 11, 2020
Read more about the article I literally don’t have a life outside of my kids
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I literally don’t have a life outside of my kids

So I'm getting a break tonight because the kids are going to my sister's for the night and part of tomorrow. They're pretty excited and they really need this kind of thing, especially right now. I have zero plans because I literally don't have a life outside of my kids and yes, I know that's sad. It's fine though because I have work I need to get done and at least two new ads to record for the podcast. It's doable when the kids are home but much easier when they're not. I am thinking about starting a new show on Netflix. It's hard to do even do that with the kids home because most of this stuff isn't appropriate for them and they're always with me. Anyway, I'm going…

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January 10, 2020