The language barrier is killing me
Just got done with a huge Emmett meltdown. It took me forever to figure out what was upsetting him. I knew it had something to do with this basketball hoop. Emmett was so upset and screaming so loud...
View ArticleHelp with OCD in young kids
Over the past few weeks we have noticed something with Elliott. That something bares a striking resemblance to OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). In Elliott’s case it has to do with hand washing....
View ArticleYou just don’t get it
I recently read a blog post from someone that was…..I’ll just say….very critical of my wife and I. Honestly, I can’t expect everyone to agree with my thoughts and opinions. However, questioning my...
View ArticleFrustrated
I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression. I’ve shared why I decided to get help and how I went about getting said help. There have been a lot of positive changes that antidepressants...
View ArticleLife is lived one appointment to the next
This coming week is a really big week for the Lost and Tired family. We have a ton of traveling to do and things are going to be very stressful. Monday, Gavin receives his antibody infusion again....
View ArticlePlease keep Lizze in your thoughts
Please say a prayer for my wife Lizze or keep her in your thoughts. She in really bad shape right now. Her migraine is still in full effect, 6+ months and counting. For about the last 2 weeks or so,...
View ArticlePutting out the fires
Elliott was an emotional wreck once again tonight. The poor guy is so stressed out and there doesn’t seem to be anything I can do to provide any long term relief. At this point it’s all I can do not...
View ArticleThe high cost of stress
The cost of all those stress is very, very high. I think that the most profoundly affected by this is without question, Lizze. She is at a point where she is barely walking. She literally overdid...
View ArticleI broke my son’s heart today
Lizze and I spoke to Elliott and Emmett this afternoon about Gavin moving to residential treatment at some point soon. We decided that we had to tell them before Gavin told them some bastardized...
View ArticleConfessions of a special needs father: My struggle with OCD
I’m going to confess to something that I’m quite embarrassed of and never talk about because I really struggle with this. Something you may not know about me is that I’m rather particular about my...
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