by Tim | Jul 26, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Self-Care & Wellness, Trauma & Healing
Loving a woman who is emotional, sensitive, and has ADHD is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It is also the most rewarding, humbling, raw, and beautiful experience I’ve ever had. A lot of people throughout their life will have this thought of what love will be like:...
by Tim | Jul 9, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Trauma & Healing, Uncategorized
His name was Deuce. We called him “Deuce the Moose” because he grew into a big, lovable Golden Retriever. He came into our lives when our son Timmy was just four and a half years old and had recently been diagnosed as high-functioning autistic. We were...
by Tim | Jul 5, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Resources & Support, Trauma & Healing
Children in foster care often carry trauma that affects how they interact with the world around them. These responses aren’t always easy to identify, but they are essential to understanding the emotional and behavioral patterns that emerge in your home. As a foster...
by Tim | Jun 26, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment
Being a step-parent is different from being a biological parent. Not better or worse, it is just different. When you get into a relationship with someone who has a child, you’re not just choosing to love them. You’re choosing to love their child too. That love has to...
by Tim | Jun 19, 2025 | Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Resources & Support, Trauma & Healing
Over the years, my wife and I have opened our doors to kids who needed a place to stay—sometimes for a weekend, for months, and in some cases, we made them ours permanently. And while every placement has been different, there’s been one thing in common: trauma. Not...
