Lalena CooperJul 16, 20174 minIs this what Happily Ever After Really Looks Like?Today marks my 29th Wedding Anniversary. Twenty Nine Years! A lifetime; and a blink of the eye. Overwhelming thoughts intermingle in my...
Lalena CooperMay 23, 20175 minIs There Any Happiness in a Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis?It wasn't that long ago I was ready to walk away from what I can only describe as an emotionally abusive marriage. More days than not I...
Lalena CooperMay 19, 20171 minFriday FeelingsThere are days I believe I could take on the world, but other days I feel extremely old and completely worthless. Have I lost my edge?...
Lalena CooperMay 18, 20173 minSix Ways Exercise Improves an Aspie's PerspectiveRecently my Aspie Man began working out with one of our sons. Over the years he had talked about exercising and eating better. He ran for...
Lalena CooperMay 7, 20173 minDisney Life LessonsWith the upcoming RunDisney Tinkerbell weekend all things Disney have been on my mind. I LOVE Disneyland and all things Disney. As a...
Lalena CooperMar 28, 20172 minThe UnexpectedOver the years I have attempted to prepare myself for the unexpected. Living with an AspieMan makes my life very unpredictable. Most...
Lalena CooperFeb 14, 20172 minThe Day of Love - Living UnconnectedHello Beautiful Wonderful Woman! I wanted to send out a quick note of encouragement. Valentines Day is just a regular ordinary day. It is...
Lalena CooperJan 4, 20173 minHonor and Obey?The idea of submitting in marriage to a husband with Aspergers is something I had not considered 27 years ago on my wedding day. I had no...
Lalena CooperNov 29, 20165 min3 Quick Tips for Navigating the HolidayThe holiday season can bring both extreme excitement and extreme dread for some of us. Winter activities and added commitments, constant...
Lalena CooperNov 4, 20162 minIt's a New DayEveryday life can really be overwhelming at times. Not only for those of us living with a spouse with spectrum disorder, but ALL of us...
Lalena CooperOct 30, 20163 minTodayI quit I surrender Time to raise the white flag I don't want to do this any more I can't take the loneliness I married for family for...
Lalena CooperJun 2, 20162 minWhen Having Done All, STANDI came across this blog entry from the winter of 2008. I am not sure whether I should be disappointed that I still identify with these...
Lalena CooperMay 24, 20162 minThe Good, the Bad and the Sometimes UglyWhen I first decided to begin blogging again, I was determined to keep my writing positive. I love reading uplifting and encouraging...
Lalena CooperMay 18, 20163 minFor Display OnlyHave you ever noticed an amazing window display? The creativity in some windows makes me squeal with excitement like a child on Christmas...
Lalena CooperJan 3, 20161 minMy SanctuaryI am in awe of the ocean. The commanding sound of the waves echo across the sand like storming thunder across the sky. As I sit,...
Lalena CooperNov 9, 20152 minUgh...The inventor has been back home from way up north for a few days. He hasn't felt well, which is NEVER helpful in our communication. I am...