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Amazing siblings

I just wanted to do a bit of a talk about siblings. Beth’s are quite amazing with her. She can be an absolute cow to Bridie and adores Bill but they both put in equal amounts of effort with her, … Continue reading

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After the diagnosis

So, as you know, I have been diagnosed with autism now, and ADHD.  It’s quite a ride, so I’ll explain the whole process if there are other older people looking into this. Of course it will be different for everybody … Continue reading

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It’s Official!

So… I’ve been putting off getting an official diagnosis for myself but I have had all the reports done for a little while and had been sent a list of telehealth providers so decided to bite the bullet! I have … Continue reading

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Waiting on assessments

I am still in the works trying to get our formal ADHD diagnoses. I am on to a psychiatrist who does phone appointments, isn’t terribly expensive, hasn’t got a big waiting list and takes reports from outside. Tick, tick, tick, … Continue reading

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I’m baaaaack!

so, I’ve decided to come back and continue writing. I spoke to Beth about it this morning and she said she doesn’t mind at all. Partially because we have a new development, or at least I have which Beth and … Continue reading

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Signing off

so…. I’ve made the big decision to stop writing my blog. While I love writing it there’s not as much to write about any more and the momentum sort of went when it dropped out for a while. I am … Continue reading

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It’s been a while!

Sorry it’s been so long since I wrote! We had an issue with the computer which meant that I couldn’t access the internet and I’ve been so busy with life that I hadn’t had a chance to get it fixed … Continue reading

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Equine Therapy

Beth and I are going to see an equine therapist this afternoon. I had spoken with Beth about this a while back, then on the weekend when we were talking about her seeing a specialist to help with her obsession … Continue reading

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She’s turning 25!!!

I can’t believe that my big girl is turning 25! It’s her birthday on Friday. Trying to figure out things to get her. As usual there’s a few Disney things, some books, and she wanted a milkshake maker. We got … Continue reading

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Looking at therapists

I’ve just got off the phone to our plan managers enquiring about whether we can claim hypnotherapy for Beth. I had spoken to a lovely lady who does this, locally too, and has worked with people on the autism spectrum … Continue reading

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