Autism
Meltdowns. Breakdowns. Overwhelmed. Unable to cope. These are things anyone can experience. Let me stop right here and make sure that readers understand there is a difference between a “meltdown”…
Author: Marilyn R.
I’m a Métis wife, mother, daughter, friend, teacher, and advocate. I love coffee and squirrels. I married my high school sweetheart and don’t know where I’d be without him. I’m a mama bear to two amazing sons with autism who teach me things every day. I struggle with anxiety and depression. I find joy in the little things in life. I discovered my Métis heritage in my 20s and have been learning about Indigenous traditions and issues since. Life has taken me on many twists and turns I never saw coming. I try to walk the path with Bravery and look to Love.
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A Love Letter
I am writing a letter to someone I love. Let me tell you about her. She is strong. She doesn’t know she is. I keep telling her she is, but…
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How I reframe fear so it doesn’t control me
Fear has had a good hold on me for a very long time. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder after my children were born, but looking back it’s been…
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Mommy Guilt & Respite
Today I was given some surprise respite time. I spent part of the afternoon trying to think up some grandiose plan. In pre Covid times, this is the time I’d…
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Orange Shirt Day & Indigenous Event
I am honoured to be a contributor to Willowjak. My name is Marilyn and I identify with this blog in many ways. I am a parent of children on the…