Neurodivergent Motherhood, A Small Business & Nonprofit - Its Always Something.

Hello All, you can call me Bree. Even typing out this introductory bio for a blog, I cringe a little. I am sure years down the road I will roll my eyes at plenty of embarrassingly whiney or tacky one-sided conversations that are about to take place. But that is not the point

currently. Right now, I need to journal. It is a cathartic process that I neglect far too often. Maybe here I can find accountability in jotting down my thoughts, fears and loves. I have always joked that I need to write a book one day - if I were to recite my life story fully, no one would believe the amount of bull that can happen to one person. Let's take that and combine it with my burning desire to share key findings in raising a neurodivergent kiddo with other parents who might be feeling utterly alone, and we have this blog here!

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Who, What, Why?

As an Army wife, one navigating neurodivergent motherhood, small business owner and founding board member of a nonprofit - I have a lot on my plate. While my husband being gone constantly causes household routine disruptions and heartbreak, of course, we are super proud of Daddy and love that we get to support one of America's heroes. As a small business owner, I am faced with constant worry about doing enough for clients and building an amazing space for my staff to grown and succeed. Not to mention trying to make sure I always have the chance to love what I am doing. The nonprofit is in its infancy stage and while it is a lot of work learning things that the other board members and I have zero clue how to do, we are loving every minute of it. Because in the end, there is no greater joy then to be a part of something you know will benefit your child and others in need.

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Neurodivergent Motherhood

And of course there is the motherhood part. I have an amazing 12 (almost 13) year old son who is too smart, dedicated and athletic. He is uber social, always has a sporting practice (or three) to get to, one million social dates and tries way too hard to be the man of the house. My 10 (almost 11) year old son is our diamond in the rough - overflowing with love and excitement that is unparalleled. He is currently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia of Speech, severe cognitive and developmental delays, Dyslexia, Seizures, and I am sure there's something I am missing. The last few years seems like our entire household revolves around him. My journey to UNDERSTAND what is happening in his brain and why will never end. Nevertheless, the 4 year old daughter is the one giving me a run for my money. Its 100% cliche to say, but with the intelligence and sheer will power this child has - she will rule the world one day. For now, she wears me out. Just before her first birthday, we lost our youngest. He was with me for 20 weeks and any mother knows the bond and love formed even in that time. After only a few hours on this earth he left us but the whole family makes sure we always take time to remember him.

we have family photos scheduled in a couple weeks. so for now, you just get me.

Parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Those of us in it, know that! I have a feeling this blog will touch on all of the above since I am trying to use this as a selfish mental health tool. But I also have a feeling that the majority of it will focus around raising tiny humans. In the end, they are my everything.

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Ciao For Now

I look forward not only what this journey might bring to light for myself, but also for you. I have always been one who will take any tidbit of information that might help. Here, I hope to share things I have learned the hard way or maybe even the easy way (if that happens) and help others who might be in the same position. We only get back what we put out into the world. Let's put out understanding, love, compassion and HOPE.

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