Tag Archives: mothers

Bite Size Memoir: Mum’s 10 out of 10

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What is my 10 out of 10? I ask this question because this is what Lisa has asked of us this week for her Bite Size Memoir challenge. In celebration of her tenth ‘bite’ prompt (somehow I’ve manage eight of … Continue reading →

Project O – In My Humble Opinion

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Let me introduce you to the enigmatic Opinionated Man from Harsh Reality. We have a few things in common; one is that we both started our blogs in January of this year. The other is that he has had over … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Current Affairs, Guest Blogs | Tagged America, Children, Country of origin, England, Freedom, Greek Orthodox, Guest Blog, Jesus, Leukeamia, mothers, Opinions, Project O, Respect, Salvation, Self-esteem, Social Issues, travel, Western Culture | 36 Comments

No Longer Invisible Darling Girl

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s been bad. It’s heavy. Bring on whatever it has to be, I can take it, but please don’t let my daughter suffer. There is nothing worse than watching your children go through the hell of despair. Today I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Childhood Memories, Family Life | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Autisim, Children, Church, daughters, Family Llife, God, hopelessness, Litttle Girl, loss, mothers, pain, School | 35 Comments

Chocolate Pudding

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

We have a joke, my Aspie daughter and I. When things get too much and she observes that peculiar glazed look I get in my eyes matching only the heaviness of my heart, she asks: “Have you lost control of … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Autisim, Carers, Children's Cartoons, daughters, lovebird, mothers, Pets, Rugrats | 13 Comments

What Has Your Blog Done For You?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Four months have gone by since I started this blog and after some (healthy, I hope!) introspection, I find that I am asking myself one question: “Why did I start this blog in the first place?”. Why indeed? Back in … Continue reading →