Hope and Renewal from a Special Needs Perspective…

Posted by on 24 January 2012 in Be Informed, Special Needs | 2 comments

Hope and Renewal from a Special Needs Perspective…

I am so glad that 2012 has finally arrived. 2011 was not my year. As I look back at 2011 I see myself struggling with multiple medical issues and anxiety. I see a woman that was scared. So, as 2011 was coming to an end, I made a decision to reflect upon the positives. For instance, in 2011, my son, on the autism spectrum, moved beyond two-word sentences; I made a few good friends in Miami; and I finally reached a healthy BMI. With new friends and a new hope for 2012, I even decided to throw a New Year’s Eve party. Which turned out to be great, by the way.

So, here it is, 2012. And, here I am, in 2012, still struggling with an ongoing medical issue and still learning how to deal with anxiety. But… BUT… I’m determined not to live my life in fear. I know that I’m not alone in these struggles. I know that there are others that are dealing with medical issues, anxiety, and fear. I know that a lot of these people are women, a lot of them are mothers, a lot of them are mothers of a special needs child. If you’re entering the New Year with burdens, you’re not alone. And, if you’re entering the New Year with a renewed sense of hope, you’re not alone either!

As I deal with “this” and “that” I have made two, just two, New Year’s Resolutions this year, and this year my resolutions focus on renewal.

  1. I resolve to relax—To meditate, to sip hot tea.
  2. I resolve to spend more quality time with my family—To play board games, to plan weekend excursions.

What are your resolutions this year? In what ways will you seek renewal this year?

*Cheers* to 2012!

*Cheers* to you!

And, *Cheers* to me, too!

Kristina rang in 2012 by spending New Year’s Day with her family at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.

Kristina is the mother of a fantastic special needs son. She is not a medical professional, and she does not offer medical advice. For medical advice, talk to your doctor. For more information regarding special needs and autism, visit Kristina’s blog, Live, Love, Laugh,and Autism.

2 Comments

  1. Kristina January 24, 2012

    Thanks Jen! I know that a lot of people struggle with and deal with anxiety, but I think that there’s a certain something to be said for those that deal with anxiety AND are mothers to special needs children– Sometimes we’re the only ones that truly understand each other on certain levels, and I’m learning that it’s ok to admit that, and to seek to connect with mothers that understand and care. As soon as I read your comment on my phone I began practicing breathing… As I was doing laundry… XO Kristina–

  2. Jen @ TheUnProcessed Kitchen January 24, 2012

    You might think I am ‘out there’ for saying this, but I went to a lecture last week about neurology ’cause I’m really exciting like that. But the Dr. said that the WAY WE BREATHE has a huge effect on us and some of us (raising my hand) tend towards anxiety; not breathing correctly makes it worse. Fill your belly first, then your lungs. I’ve been doing it all week and I swear I feel better. He also had some biofeedback info about brainwaves and training your brain to calm down, and I thought “who am I to do that when my son has to go to OT and I have to make him the right food and … and.. and” the Dr said that we have to take care of ourselves first; we all know this, but we are better caretakers when we aren’t freaking out all the time.

    Congrats on your healthy BMI, have a great year!

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