Honor to Write

I started a blog when my son was born. The blog was nothing about him or even being a parent at first.  It was a "joke" about my clumsy ability to break things.  I am a gadget geek.  We are generally broke (like most people).  And thus my first blog was about mommy breaking gadgets or being broke... www.mommybrokeit.blogspot.com.  I decided right away that I would be honest ~ often brutally.  And I shared the strange and wild tales of breaking gadgets, crazy weird things my little son did and adventures.  Sometimes I sat down to write with sobs in my words because the things that happened were so isolating and I didn't know how to go one more minute. 

Last year when we discovered Espen had a sensory processing issue I decided to separate those tales out because sometimes I write about being broken and it has nothing to do with sensory things.  I started a sensational blog for tall tales about my little boy and the beautiful wild things that happen to us.  In this I also am painfully honest.  Sometimes I write things no one wants to even think to themselves.  I do it for me but because sometimes it is my prayer that I am not alone in this sensational mess we often find ourselves in. 

Then because I have a hard time finding "parent" support I started a facebook page.  I post random and silly things mostly to myself but there are some joining me.  Not necessarily sensory parents but moms (and dads) who just need some support and resource occasionally.  We can find strength in each other. 

Imagine my surprise and delight when a mom at therapy asked me if I was "Espen's Mom".  Indeed.  She went on to tell me that she happened upon my blog and my words resonated in her and she shared them with her friends and family.  Tears in my eyes.  I was surprised and humbled all at the same time.  I write and sometimes know my friends and family read stuff but I am never sure I reach anyone else.  I was honored.  Thank you fellow mom for sharing my struggles in this journey with these amazing kids!  I understand and recognize the joy and struggle our special children bring us! 

If you want to know more about me, my son, the disorder, our journey... follow along in our life!!  We welcome the support and knowledge you can share!