Is 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...
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Lalena Cooper
May 23, 20175 min
Is 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...
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Lalena Cooper
May 19, 20171 min
Friday Feelings
There 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?...
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Lalena Cooper
May 18, 20173 min
Six Ways Exercise Improves an Aspie's Perspective
Recently 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...
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Lalena Cooper
May 7, 20173 min
Disney Life Lessons
With the upcoming RunDisney Tinkerbell weekend all things Disney have been on my mind. I LOVE Disneyland and all things Disney. As a...
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Lalena Cooper
Mar 28, 20172 min
The Unexpected
Over the years I have attempted to prepare myself for the unexpected. Living with an AspieMan makes my life very unpredictable. Most...
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Lalena Cooper
Feb 14, 20172 min
The Day of Love - Living Unconnected
Hello Beautiful Wonderful Woman! I wanted to send out a quick note of encouragement. Valentines Day is just a regular ordinary day. It is...
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Lalena Cooper
Jan 4, 20173 min
Honor 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...
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Lalena Cooper
Nov 29, 20165 min
3 Quick Tips for Navigating the Holiday
The holiday season can bring both extreme excitement and extreme dread for some of us. Winter activities and added commitments, constant...
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Lalena Cooper
Nov 4, 20162 min
It's a New Day
Everyday life can really be overwhelming at times. Not only for those of us living with a spouse with spectrum disorder, but ALL of us...
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Lalena Cooper
Oct 30, 20163 min
Today
I 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...
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Lalena Cooper
Jun 2, 20162 min
When Having Done All, STAND
I 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...
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Lalena Cooper
May 24, 20162 min
The Good, the Bad and the Sometimes Ugly
When I first decided to begin blogging again, I was determined to keep my writing positive. I love reading uplifting and encouraging...
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Lalena Cooper
May 18, 20163 min
For Display Only
Have you ever noticed an amazing window display? The creativity in some windows makes me squeal with excitement like a child on Christmas...
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Lalena Cooper
Jan 3, 20161 min
My Sanctuary
I 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,...
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Lalena Cooper
Nov 9, 20152 min
Ugh...
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...
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