• Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    Vacation?

    First rule one should never forget… Holidays = trauma behaviors It is almost Thanksgiving. I live in a home filled with children that have, for whatever reason, been separated from their birth families. No matter the circumstances that got them…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting

    AWOL comes in waves.

    After days of looking, my wandering/awol friend has turned up in Detroit. He was located somewhere near the 9th precinct, which, as it’s been explained to me, is someplace I don’t want to be.  How did they find him? I’m…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting

    Going out for some air

    If you haven’t noticed, Michigan needs more foster homes. Not only is there a need for foster homes, there is an even greater need for foster homes that will accept teenagers. I know what you’re thinking… Holy crap, your life…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting

    Teacher of all things.

    Recently, while on my trip to Florida with the Princess we spent some time in Seuss Landing. Which is pretty much my favorite place. I am an adult that typically doesn’t enjoy animations, cartoons or movies where animals are made…