Diary of a wimpy daughter by Pamela Francis Expensive Diary, These days, mom reamed me (was abusive, named me a racial slur, slammed doors, delivered veiled threats, cursed at me, and stated that she was “77 yrs old”) — I believed she was 79, by the way — for not […]
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My Daughter is Making Her Own Decisions About Her Senior Year
My daughter has always been introverted and shy and generally likes to do her own thing. Throughout high school, she’s tried a few different things, like chorus, lacrosse, and volunteering at the animal shelter. The only thing that stuck was her love for animals. Even though many of her friends […]
My Daughter With Autism Helps Me Understand My Son’s Leaving
This summer, a close friend asked if Erin understood that her brother was leaving for university. Erin, who has autism, is the oldest of our 4 kids. She’s developed accustomed to the comings and goings of her 3 brothers. COVID conditioned us to endure long absences, but this has thrown us […]