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Politely Defiant

Acceptance is an act of defiance.

Tag: special needs mom

Is she really gone?

As painful as things can be, there is always humor to be found and my mother was a master of seeing that. I can almost hear her laughter at times and look for her throughout my days.… Read More Is she really gone?

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry

Our scars can be our strength.… Read More A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry

October 13, 2019October 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

What the &$#@ were they thinking?

Out of all the mysteries in life there are four that never cease to fascinate me:  the human brain, what happens after death, the purpose of life, and all the people that I wonder, “What the &$#@ were they thinking?”… Read More What the &$#@ were they thinking?

April 12, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Learning the kaleidoscope.

So often it can be maddening and seem impossible to slow down enough to see things from their perspective yet, when I force myself to do so, I rarely regret the decision.… Read More Learning the kaleidoscope.

March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Snowgasm

The magic of humor, or snow, can save us all.… Read More Snowgasm

February 6, 2019March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

The right to be safe.

Doing what’s right for your kids is never easy but protecting them is never a question.… Read More The right to be safe.

October 10, 2018October 7, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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