Journaling

Nine Among Thousands. Thousands of quotes stored within my longterm memory banks. Nine specifically selected to decorate the Journal I started for Valentina in 2017. Two. Two years of saying I would begin such a piece of art, for I believe journals are not simply words slapped haphazardly onto paper. Writing from the heart transforms... Continue Reading →

February 27, 2019 0

Our Prologue: Reflections of the day my Daughter was Diagnosed.

THROUGH ROSE COLORED GLASSES AND BIONIC EARS 1 of 4 S.S.Palazzo 6-12-18 PROLOGUE Sixty One Days. “...On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you; And the night wind whispered, “Life will never be the same…” - Nancy Tillman As I begin to write,... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2019 0

“You could take your kids to a restaurant or just cut the middle man & just spill a drink, throw crayons under the table and light $40 on fire.” @simoncholland

So, there are many moments in which my main focus is not upon Valentina and her hearing. Well, perhaps that is a fabrication of the truth, however there are many moments when I sit and wonder what behaviors are a result of her hearing and what is due to the typical 3yr old hurricane. Was... Continue Reading →

February 25, 2019 0

This is Us.

Thirty Five. 35 sparkling grays, signifying each year of wisdom I've gained thus far in life. Perhaps that represents the fabulous mind game played to create a positive spin while I glance in the mirror at the end of another day.Secretly, I may be as proud to sport those silver highlights as I am to... Continue Reading →

February 20, 2019 5

resilientmom1113

Have you ever wondered what it may be like to one day be told your child can not hear you?...They can not hear you tell them you love them. They have not heard you sing them lullabyes into the wee hours of the night. They have not heard all of the times you rocked them to sleep and talked to them... Telling them all the hopes and dreams you have for them. Hearing loss, deafness, does not define my child, however it does shape the way we needed to adapt to our new reality. Parenting children in general is an experience with challenges unique to each of us. Parenting single also ranks into something difficult to describe or relate to unless you have experienced such. But, learning how to be strong for our children is universal. My child and I have a journey set forth that we have began to embrace. One that has led us into the lives of amazing and supportive providers, new friends and cheerleaders. There are times I wish I could describe what all of this feels like, however words really aren't possible in expressing. If you have experienced this, I am certain our eyes could meet and we would immediately share our story by a simple glance, without a single word spoken. That is power in itself. Here we unite. My hope is to build this site as my daughter and I grow along this journey. Something we can look back upon and read together and a place to hold knowledge, wisdom, thoughts and memories. A place to give and receive advice and feedback. To connect with other moms and families and to share in the value of knowing we are not alone. To share the resources we learn along the way. To share a good laugh and to share in conversation with all parents about the realities of being parents. There isn't a handbook, however I am fairly certain, with our heads together we can create a pretty darn good guide. So, join us and we will join you.