Related to: Put on Your Armor, Part 1 and Part 2 Several times, now, I've "diagnosed" our children in the face of therapists who disagree...only to have a psychological evaluation support my assertion six months (or more)... hypervigilant.org/2018/07/12/bat…

Battle Gear hypervigilant.org/2018/07/12/bat…

I'm writing a book (and have three publisher appointments this month). Goals: a. present an accurate view of foster care b. inspire people to step up and foster (or if they can't foster, to support those who... hypervigilant.org/2018/07/12/i-w…

I Want YOUR Quote in My Book. hypervigilant.org/2018/07/12/i-w…

If you have been a #foster parent or have experienced living in #fostercare I'd like to hear your story. #amwriting a book re: our responsibility to the kids in the #system

Sometimes, while reading my Bible, I find a passage reworking itself in my head. No sacrilege, just applying it to my current situation. I know what it is to respect the Lord, and when I try to see through His eyes, I know... hypervigilant.org/2018/07/19/rec…

Reconciliation hypervigilant.org/2018/07/19/rec…

My dearest boy, This year has been one of the most difficult I've ever lived. Let's speak with honesty: you created most of the mountains and valleys. Some people say hindsight is 20/20 regarding past mistakes. This... hypervigilant.org/2018/07/26/a-l…

A Letter to My Son hypervigilant.org/2018/07/26/a-l…

Was looking through old posts; these are still some of my top picks for survival. Tough day? Listen up. I promise this trifecta will help. hypervigilant.org/2018/07/27/our… hypervigilant.org/2018/07/27/our…

Our Three Songs hypervigilant.org/2018/07/27/our…

I homeschool *w full support of our public school* bc my kid has learning needs. I have a graduate degree; I study and work just as hard as every other teacher, but don't get paid. My kid is just as important as the others. Mike Tholfsen and Microsoft Education can I get a purple cape?

Last fall, we admitted our son to a residential facility, expecting a 30- to 60-day stay. Just to get his head straight. From then through early spring, his behavior spiraled so far out of control that he didn't have... hypervigilant.org/2018/08/10/res…

Residential Progress hypervigilant.org/2018/08/10/res…

**Four years ago to the week, this was my first post on Hypervigilant. Ah, memories... Ever notice the words "adoption" and "insanity" have the same number of letters? Coincidence? I... hypervigilant.org/2018/08/13/ado…

Adoption= Insanity? (Chapter 1: Only Try This if You’re Crazy) hypervigilant.org/2018/08/13/ado…