Tag Archives: Anxiety

The Voice Of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

I look at the photographs of the five-year old girl with the scarf tied around her shoulders like a cape and tears slide down my face. In some, she holds a paint brush and looks down intently at her growing … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome | Tagged Anxiety, ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Carly's Kitchen, Carrot Ranch, cats, Flash Fiction Competition, Iris Grace, National Autistic Society, Service Dogs, Seventh Voice, Therapy Cats, Voice | 125 Comments

Back Up: 99 Word Flash Fiction And The Stigma of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

When my daughter was sixteen and battling chronic anxiety which made school practically impossible for her, our GP referred her for counselling. She took her time to do her make up and dress in her unique, slightly goth/punk style and … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Flash Fiction | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Advocacy, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Benefits, Carers, Mental Health, PTSD, Stigma, Veteran's Administration, Welfare | 98 Comments

Sweet Serenity

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

A new day opens like a blue-front door and a deep-blue sea of escape beckons. Whispering through the sharp grass; brushing past the blasted sand; this light hour lifts you out of your dark slumber and carries you in its … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Poems, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Crete, hope, Light, Photos of Sunset, Photos of the sea, Poem, Poetry, postaday, Serenity, Weekly Photo Challenge | 124 Comments

The Dark Side Of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Tomorrow my daughter, Aspie D, will celebrate her 22nd birthday and I will have all my chicks back home in the nest together again for the first time since Christmas. Hip hip hooray! The plan is to go out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life | Tagged Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, depression, Family Life, Females with Aspergers, Health, Mental Health, Mothers & Daughters, National Autistic Society, Women | 101 Comments

It’s All About the Money

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

My dear readers, you know me well enough by now to know that reading this blog is a bit like opening that proverbial box of chocolates in the movie ‘Forrest Gump‘ – you never know what you’re gonna get. Well, … Continue reading →