Comments on: { it’s hard to be five … and thirty six } http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/ Life. Craziness. Homeschooling. Illness. Love. Sat, 11 May 2013 11:58:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: shari ashwell http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-4505 shari ashwell Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:07:35 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-4505 I have a 14 y.o. son who’s dealt with this. It took years for him to adjust to the world and he still has some sensory problems. He also has autism. Good luck you are on the right path. I believe she is just testing your love. To make sure it will always be there.

]]> By: Lorna Knightingale http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-3826 Lorna Knightingale Fri, 23 Nov 2012 01:15:58 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-3826 So sad, hope things are better for her. My son Leo has a lot of similar problems and he has been recently diagnosed with HF autism and ADHD. We are so madly in love with him and so proud but he struggles every day to do things most of us simply take for granted. He beats himself up a lot!

Well wishes to you and your little ones.

]]> By: Pamela http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-3284 Pamela Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:51:14 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-3284 Oh, what a loving mama you are. I see it’s been over a year since you wrote this post… I hope things have improved for your little one! Such a lovely family you have!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-2191 Sarah Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:49:28 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-2191 Thank you for sharing your story. I too have a sensory child and everyday is a struggle to get dressed, do the regular things before school, get out of the house, social interactions, etc.. It wears a person down. I too struggle with feelings of inadequacy as a Mom. When I get worn down, grumpy, and less patient, does she still know how much I love her? I would do anything to make her world an easier place. It seems there are so many challenges for her and for us as a family with her. She also has an impenetrable joy deep within her that we are so thankful for. I really appreciated reading your story, it gave me comfort tonight, after another long tedious journey of getting her to sleep..when I often end in tears. Thank you.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-1870 Miranda Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:26:27 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-1870 Thank you for taking the time to share your love for life, family and all things good :) You are an inspiration for mom’s like me who simply find success in just getting out the door on time with clean matching socks (and somedays not even matching ;) .
Warmly,
Miranda

]]> By: Michelle http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 Michelle Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:12:32 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-1498 I am sat here almost heartbroken right now. After reading about the struggles your daughter is going through, I was basically reading about my own daughter! She is 12, smart, beautiful and everything you wrote about your girls struggles, it is like reading my life for the past 12 years. The clothes, the noises, the crying the struggles…..Oh I didn’t even know there was a name for it. I spent countless hours upon hours crying out of frustration wondering why my child was like this. Oh the money I have spent on beautiful clothes, only to see my child hide them in the closet under things so she didn’t have to wear them, as they “hurt” or were “uncomfortable” and the tags!! Now, after reading this, I am riddled with guilt, relief, sadness and overall shock! Oh tantrums she would have when she was small because of the sounds, sensory overload in crowds. Thank you Annie. You have no idea the impact you have just made on my life alone! I have followed your work, being a photographer myself, you always inspire! Now I have something else to ponder. I too, have a illness, that I am privately struggling with, that makes each day a challenge. Thanks Annie. Once again you have opened my eyes to something!
Michelle :)

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 Cynthia Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:44:45 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-1057 I’m so sorry for her, and you because it breaks your heart.

I hate these kind of unasked-for advice things, but my boy with sensory issues was helped enormously with brush therapy.

I hope she’ll feel better soon.

]]> By: Kristin Sobieski http://www.ohmystars.me/2011/04/its-hard-to-be-five-and-thirty-six/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Kristin Sobieski Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:10:13 +0000 http://www.ohmystars.me/?p=456#comment-579 I am so sorry to hear what your family is going through. I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you!!!! You are the Mom that I am going to strive to be. I have, Lilly who is 5 and Maya, who is getting ready to turn 3. We have moments that just make me want to scream and sometimes I do get frustrated and yell back. When I read that you never yell back, it made me want to try my hardest not to again. That you for pouring your heart out to all of us. You are truly an inspiration, not only in your beautiful photography but as a Mom and a business owner. Thank you for all you do!!!!
Much love,
Kristin Sobieski

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