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Spring is my favorite time of year. I love watching tiny leaves return to the trees, flowers begin to bloom, and hearing birds reappear with the change of season. Spring […]
Spring arrives with a quiet promise. Snow and ice begin to fade, the air softens, and slowly, the earth reveals itself again. Before the season fully blooms, there’s a moment […]
March arrives quietly, bringing longer days, softer light, and the subtle sense that something is beginning to shift. It is not yet full spring, but it is no longer winter […]
Parenting a neurodivergent child demands heightened levels of patience, presence, and vigilance—every single day. There are no days off. By elementary school, my son was having multiple meltdowns each day. […]
If you are parenting a young adult navigating recovery or mental health challenges, you are likely carrying a great deal—attention, concern, love, responsibility, and uncertainty—often all at once. This season […]
Someone once challenged me to say, “I am grateful for everything that has occurred over the course of my life until now.”Whaaaat??? An invitation to that magnitude of gratitude made […]
This past weekend, my heart held more than one truth at the same time. I traveled to attend the funeral of my dear client and friend, JT—someone who came to […]
When your child is battling addiction, gratitude can feel nearly impossible. Days are consumed by pain, fear, and uncertainty. Nights bring restless hours filled with worry. Watching someone you love […]
In early October, I received an invitation that immediately resonated with my core values. Kristen, the Experts and Partnerships Coordinator for OPLM, asked me to write a blog post about […]
I get mad at my husband sometimes—over little things and slightly bigger ones. I used to pout and stonewall for days when this happened, while he seemed to move through […]
For a long time, I approached healing like a project—something I could manage, complete, and measure. I believed that if I just did enough work, I’d finally arrive somewhere better: […]
Supporting Parents and Protecting Children At OPLM, we support parents navigating the challenges of their child’s mental health, providing guidance, resources, and community for families managing developmental, emotional, or behavioral […]
What might change if we shifted our language and perspective from neurodiverse to neuro-affirming? The words we choose carry power—not just in communication but in shaping mindsets. For parents, educators, […]
I never imagined I’d be the parent of a child struggling with addiction. It honestly never crossed my mind. My unconscious belief was that my children would somehow be spared […]
You’ve definitely felt it. That quiet, gnawing sense that you’re losing him. Not dramatically, not overnight, but in the slow drift of locked bedroom doors, muted conversations, and wise cracks […]
Parenting can be challenging, and modern parents face unique stressors—from managing their child’s anxiety to balancing busy schedules. At Other Parents Like Me (OPLM), we know that parenting support is […]
If you’re the parent of a young adult who’s been struggling, chances are you’ve already walked through a lot of doors. Maybe it’s been years of trying different therapists, changing schools, adjusting expectations. Maybe your child has been misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or shut down altogether by treatment environments that seemed helpful on paper but left them more isolated than ever.
When we learn to listen intuitively to our body, mind, and spirit, we open the door to healing, hope, and growth. By tuning in—through movement, reflection, and stillness—we can begin […]
Years ago, I was working at a community-based mentoring program in Austin, Texas. Part of my role included interviewing and screening the volunteers who wanted to mentor a young person […]
Happy July and happy summer! Among the many reasons to celebrate this mid-summer month, July is also Disability Pride Month—a time to reflect on and honor the diversity, strengths, and […]
For years, I believed cannabis was relatively harmless. As a clinician specializing in teens and young adults, I thought, “At least it’s not opioids.” Throughout the opioid crisis, I worked […]