Author: Dana Young
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Sensory overload Saturday
Welcome to a day in the life of me and my SPD kid. Some days are manageable, and some days are so off-the-chart bonkers that it really tests my faith in my ability to be a good parent. Today was definitely one of those days. I have to keep reminding myself that she (as of yet)…
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Healing and remembrance for our military veterans
On Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 4 pm at Lotus of Life Chiropractic in Decatur, GA, I will be taking part – along with other alternative healthcare practitioners – in a wellness event to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and military families. The event is being organized by Sara P. Gartland, LMT to honor…
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Is your dog afraid of storms?
Coping with storm phobia is one of the biggest challenges that dog owners face. I’ve had dogs nearly my entire life, but never one who suffered from storm phobia. After I adopted my dog, Jazz, from the Atlanta Humane Society my world changed. My first clue that something was amiss occurred when a friend of mine…
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What does it mean to be a mother?
This is a question I’ve been pondering since my daughter was born four years ago. The fantasy I entertained about my first moments and days of motherhood took a hit after my emergency c-section and post-partum hemmorhage. For the first week of my daughter’s life, my husband primarily took care of her. Once I was…
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“Chickengate” ruffles some feathers
I feel fortunate to live in City of Decatur. It’s an eclectic, fairly progressive community not far from downtown and midtown Atlanta. It has a lot of benefits of urban life – access to public transportation, public parks, walkability, great shops and restaurants – with a small town vibe. I’ve lived here for over a…
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A day of justice and reflection
I was on Twitter last night when the first reports came in that President Obama was going to address the nation regarding a national security issue. It didn’t take long before the news about Osama bin Laden’s death leaked out, and later, the President confirmed it. It was a moment of surprise, relief – and…
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A day of tornadoes
Like so many others living in the South, I’m still in a bit of shock over the devastating tornadoes that touched down in 5 states, including Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia last Wednesday, April 27. I’ve lived in Georgia over 15 years and have seen the damage from tornadoes that rolled through the suburbs north of Atlanta, as well…
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What I learned from my c-section
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. It’s also the month when my daughter was born, via emergency c-section. I never expected for my body to be sliced open to bring my baby forth into the world. I did prenatal yoga, practiced Reiki, hired a doula and set out to have a natural birth. After 36 hours…
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When enough is enough
I recently had to make a very difficult and painful decision to sever my relationship with a family member. I won’t get into specifics here, because it is ultimately a family issue. Just know that this was not a decision made out of anger or spite, and it was made after setting a firm boundary…
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