Welcome All Visitors

Tyler continues to change lives with his story.  He doesn't know how many people he has touched, but his impact has been so profound.  

This blog welcomes everyone.  You might be here because you have a special needs child and it makes you feel less alone in your struggles.  Maybe you are a caregiver for another family member, parent, or friend, and it provides you a safe place to read things you are not yet able to say yourself.  Whatever the reason, you will find that you are a member of a very caring club.  There is no fee to join this club....you just simply need an open mind and heart.

I greatly value every reader.  There is no worry about your politics, your background, your country of origin, or any other of those things that often cause division .  Come as you are.

If you are a new reader or a frequent visitor, there are a few things I want this blog to illustrate:

1.  No matter how isolated you feel.....YOU ARE NOT ALONE
2.  Repeat #1 until you believe it
3.  You cannot take care of your loved one if you don't take care of yourself
4.  Caregiver burnout is real.  Know the risks and symptoms
5.  Own your emotions, express them, share them
6.  Find support through church, family, friends, doctors, etc.
7.  Read #1 again
8.  There is ALWAYS hope for things to improve and change
9.  Make decisions based on research and realism, not emotion alone
10. Believe in your faith, abilities, and instinct.  Be a positive force!

Again, welcome or welcome back.  Join me for my walk with Tyler.

Be well and God bless.   Tom