Author: Carter Family
Rape and abuse survivor, mother of special needs/autistic 20 plus yr old, mother of a combat medic. Both are Global Messengers for Special Olympics NC. Have gone through many traumatic events, countless medical issues and still have a ;) on my face and love in my heart. Volunteering is a part of my dna. Irish but chose to date out of my race and have had to deal with the narrow-minded ignorance of racism. Everyone has things we go through, telling my story may help someone get through theirs.
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Originally posted 2017-07-20 21:11:07. http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/coffee-shop-provides-hope-and-jobs-for-people-with-disabilities-972927043945
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Charlie
Originally posted 2019-02-26 09:06:40. She will be missed. My husband’s side kick, devil dog. Charlie you are no longer hurting. Run over that rainbow bridge til your hearts full of joy knowing the love and life you brought to this family. We can’t thank you enough for your presence. We hope you understand why we didn’t want you to suffer anymore. You no longer wagged your tail at dad’s presence. When dad asked if you…
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My middle name is UTI
Originally posted 2023-07-06 12:58:20. I have reached the 4 week post op mark from the latest surgery. I go to my follow-up appointment an hour and some change away. This time my bff goes with me. I wanted to stop by Pottery Barn after the appointment to look at a recliner. Anyway… I’m at the appointment. They were pretty busy, backed up from one of their employees being absent due to her mom passing away.…
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Repetitious
Originally posted 2021-09-18 09:00:22. The past month has been a bunch of repeats. Over and over I go. It’s been my husband, myself, my son, my best friend and the dogs. Each of us has had at least one appointment. To tell you the truth it has been more than just one. From my laser hair removal to massage therapy. To pain management to ear, nose, and throat specialist. Then our normal primary doctor’s appointments.…
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This happens more often than you’d think
Originally posted 2017-07-20 11:51:57. http://blog.theautismsite.com/sports-day/?utm_source=aut-autaware&utm_medium=social-fb&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=sports-day
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With Love, Charlie
Originally posted 2019-02-25 08:58:22. We unfortunately have to put her to sleep. The cancer – tumor is just ravaging her poor little body. We had planned on taking her to nc state oncology for her appointment but she can’t do anything for herself anymore. We tried to get her up but she just stands there leaning against you. No wagging her tail no nothing. She will definitely be missed. She was the alpha in this…
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Autism sensory overload
Originally posted 2017-07-18 11:18:14. “Imagine feeling so overloaded that you just couldn’t cope.” That’s the situation the U.K.’s National Autistic Society is exploring in a new virtual reality film that lets viewers experience what sensory overload feels like for people with autism spectrum disorder. “Imagine the difference it would make if someone showed you a little kindness,” the Society writes on their website. “Rather than judging you as a naughty kid having a meltdown, or a ‘weirdo’ flapping their hands.” Fostering kindness and understanding is the goal of…