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 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...
by Tim | Jun 4, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Resources & Support, Self-Care & Wellness, Uncategorized
If you read my first blog post or know me well, a little over a year ago, I was officially diagnosed with Bipolar 2 Disorder. I say officially because after doing therapy and learning about the signs, I’ve seen the signs most of my life. Long before anyone gave it a...
by Tim | May 6, 2025 | Addiction & Recovery, Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Resources & Support, Self-Care & Wellness, Trauma & Healing, Uncategorized
When I Finally Asked for Help There wasn’t one big breaking point—just an extended quiet collapse. It was like a hundred little cracks, that finally gave way. I was tired all the time. Numb. Angry. Not just worn out from parenting or life’s usual stress, but deeply...
