Tag Archives: teenagers

a mothers crazy love

Posted on September 20, 2015 by undermounted

Of course my kids think I’m crazy. I don’t think id be doing a good job of being a mother if they didn’t think that the majority of the time. The thing is, they don’t understand how much I love … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting | Tagged a mothers love, a parents love, family, grandchildren, granny envy, love, parenting, teenagers | 1 Comment

nature of slovenly actions

Posted on February 3, 2015 by undermounted

I went to make coleslaw as an accompaniment for the dinner I am making tonight. Yes, I said I was making coleslaw. I prefer to make as many things from scratch as possible. (I’m making an Onion Chive mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged bad roommates, family, ignorant behaviour, kids, leaving a mess, slobs, teenagers | 2 Comments

parenting 101

Posted on December 7, 2014 by undermounted

my role is to help you become a better person it is to protect you and to control you it is to keep you from dangerous situations and to provide for your basic needs and care i am giving you … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, parenting, Who I am | Tagged childcare, children, family, how to parent, parenting, teenagers, teens | 4 Comments

It was preternaturally dark when we arrived home mid evening as it had been raining heavily off and on for hours. All lights were off except for our youngest child’s who was secluded in his room with his Beats on, … Continue reading →

Posted on May 16, 2014 by undermounted | 7 Comments

living with teenagers is hard

Posted on December 1, 2013 by undermounted

I endure most of the problems that arise in my life I have had issue upon issue rain over my head Not any worse than others, just different But it was never an option for me to not go through … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Relationships | Tagged aspergers, autism, divorce, divorce was not an option, family, relationships, self harm, suicide, teenagers, threats of suicide, why i chose to stay married | 5 Comments

promise of potential

Posted on November 8, 2013 by undermounted

We forget we have a voice When we give up the lives we knew Taken over by spouses, work, children Obligations, responsibilities, commitment We drone on towards the end of the day Working just to get a paycheck Forgetting that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged choosing a career, doing what you love, getting a job, growing up, guidance, learning to let go, listening to your inner voice, making choices, parenting, planning for your future, teenagers | 7 Comments

Venting: motherhood, teenagers and autism

Posted on May 30, 2013 by undermounted

There comes a point in every parent’s life, that you start referring to your children as “those” people. I know you are supposed to love them unconditionally, but there will come a time that you just feel like saying, “Really?! … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged absentee father, affairs, autism, children, comfort food, coping, divorce, facing fears, family, kids, married, motherhood, separation, single parenting, stress, teenagers, venting, vices, wife | 7 Comments

teenagers

Posted on March 22, 2013 by undermounted

I am a parent: that means I have children Children who are growing up: that means I am dealing with teenagers “Teenager” is another word for a cacophony of psychiatric disorders manifesting all at the same time: instability, bipolar, dissociative, … Continue reading →