Analise Dionn
Bio
This life began with trauma. Now married, with 2 adult children and raising a grandchild with FASD/PTSD/ADHD. Navigating this very personal journey of healing with ADHD, thriving after a lifetime of abuse... all through the grace of God.
Stories (66/0)
When Your Husband's Birthday is Christmas Eve
This year marks the 20th time that I have I have had to figure out how to make the most wonderful man in the world know just how special he is to me. I really wish that his birthday could be ALL about him. It would be wonderful to be able to plan a huge bash and invite all of his family and friends to help make him feel special and important.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Humans
'Tis the Season for Wonder - With Just A Hint of Sadness
It's been hard for me to get into the holiday spirit this year. 2021 has been a tough year of dealing with grief, recovering from injuries, and battling depression on top of the general business of just being a self-employed farm wife and homeschooling a special needs teenager.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Psyche
More Than Just Paper
I was born into a family of incredibly talented creatives. All of us get a thrill from a blank piece of paper. It is a gateway to anything! It has a life all of its own and it calls to us to bring its powerful magic to life. Not everyone is born with this incredible power.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Humans
- Top Story - December 2021
'Tis The Season For Delightful Treats!Top Story - December 2021
We've come to that time of year where we give up on counting calories and watching our waistlines. If you're anything like me, you've tucked your bathroom scale away until next year. There are far too many delicacies to be enjoyed right now!
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Feast
Can You Be Happy In Isolation?
After almost two years of social distancing and pandemic paranoia, how are you feeling? Are you struggling to be happy? Are you overwhelmed by the pressure, the loss, the chaos, the uncertainty, and the division of people over what would have seemed ridiculous just a couple of years ago?
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Motivation
I'd Always Dreamt of Motherhood
***WARNING*** Contains violence and course language. May be triggering for survivors of abuse. From the time I was a toddler, my parents had groomed me for motherhood. It was the most important job I would have in this life. The sole purpose of my existence as a woman was to propagate and help 'fill the earth' with God-fearing children. I had visions of 20 pairs of adoring eyes staring up at me, while I dutifully cooked and cleaned and trained them for their own perspective destinies.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Humans
Just Another Day
Lately, almost every waking moment I spend wondering if I'm really cut out for this challenge of raising a child that was born with a biological brain injury. Everyone keeps telling me that we are doing an amazing job with her. Even the team of professionals that diagnosed her three years ago was amazed at how well she is doing, considering her test results.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Psyche
