Family Values!

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I am 72 yrs., of age and I am in a loving supportive, protective relationship with my partner for more than 28 yrs.  We both lost our parents 4yrs., apart and eight years later, I still wake up in the middle of the night looking for my mother!  I still hear her voice and live by her values, she taught me!  Mom preached everyday and mostly every moment:  about how you should treat your family and people, "the way you want to be treated," respecting yourselves, others and emphasizing you can be any thing you want but;  you have to work hard for it!  Remembering her expectations,  "charity begins at home," her ever present image of how beautiful etc., etc.!  

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I worked over 50yrs., and out of those years: I worked with the NYC Department of Education!  I have experiences in other fields:  Chemical Bank, Citibank, Travelers Insurance, Chock full of Nuts, other restaurants.   I worked at NYC Police Department and have engaged in several entrepreneur projects!  

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As a youth, babysitting gigs, selling candy, running errands for seniors and had the privilege to earn $40 weekly taking care of an elderly tenant!  I was the "go-to -kid," cleaning Psychiatrist offices, washing windows! Basically, just couldn't sit down for long periods at a time.  I remember my mother being called to school because I presented several challenges for the teachers!  Pretty much the same behaviors that we witness today watching our children in schools! You see I/we did not know what to do!  

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As a school counselor, I was often called to handle the most extreme difficult kids that were bouncing off the walls and children that were labeled "kids/children at risk!  Consequently, because of suicide ideations I was sent to Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Ward, Hudson State Training Schools for Girls, Spotford Juvenile Center, and basically I was a child labeled and expected to be a statistic.  Wow straight out shock to me!  I was not expected to make it! Furthermore, and by who's authority?  Well, look at me today! My mother would be so proud of me!

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FACTS:  I was diagnosed with ADHD and everything bothers me!  When I hear of the violence towards seniors and others, violence towards youths resulting in deaths, etc., I challenge myself to offer words of encouragement; to let our kids know they can achieve anything they put their minds to accomplish; and dare them to reach their potentials! and Dreams!  The world really cares and praying for them each and everyday!  If I did not have my partner, family and wonderful, beautiful folks in my life; where would I be today?  And you all know who you are!  You guys are the best! You showed me I am okay and encouraged me to take one step at a time; and just knowing that others cared meant the world to me! And having God in my life gives me acknowlegment knowing he sent special folks to guide my steps!  I am still trying to give back what was given to me..my Life! 

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15.5 MILLION US ADHD ADULTS ARE ESTIMATED AND ACCORDING TO THE CENTER DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 7.1 million (2022) and today, 1 out 9 u.s. children have been diagnosed!