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Is this what Happily Ever After Really Looks Like?
Lalena Cooper
  • Jul 16, 2017
  • 4 min

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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Is There Any Happiness in a Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis?
Lalena Cooper
  • May 23, 2017
  • 5 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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Friday Feelings
Lalena Cooper
  • May 19, 2017
  • 1 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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Six Ways Exercise Improves an Aspie's Perspective
Lalena Cooper
  • May 18, 2017
  • 3 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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Disney Life Lessons
Lalena Cooper
  • May 7, 2017
  • 3 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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The Unexpected
Lalena Cooper
  • Mar 28, 2017
  • 2 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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The Day of Love - Living Unconnected
Lalena Cooper
  • Feb 14, 2017
  • 2 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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Honor and Obey?
Lalena Cooper
  • Jan 4, 2017
  • 3 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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3 Quick Tips for Navigating the Holiday
Lalena Cooper
  • Nov 29, 2016
  • 5 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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It's a New Day
Lalena Cooper
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 2 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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Today
Lalena Cooper
  • Oct 30, 2016
  • 3 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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When Having Done All, STAND
Lalena Cooper
  • Jun 2, 2016
  • 2 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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The Good, the Bad and the Sometimes Ugly
Lalena Cooper
  • May 24, 2016
  • 2 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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For Display Only
Lalena Cooper
  • May 18, 2016
  • 3 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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My Sanctuary
Lalena Cooper
  • Jan 3, 2016
  • 1 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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Ugh...
Lalena Cooper
  • Nov 9, 2015
  • 2 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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