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    43 Things That Have Happened Before 43

    by Lisa March 25, 2019
    March 25, 2019

    I turned 43 today. I vaguely remember promising to write up some grand “reflections on turning 40”post just a couple of months ago. It was just a couple of months, wasn’t it? …

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    Ten Years After The Wedding

    by Lisa January 24, 2019
    January 24, 2019

    Tomorrow is my ten year wedding anniversary, and just as we were for most of the time we dated, Mike and I are living on different continents. Following our decision …

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    What’s happening with Ritalin? (Week One)

    by Lisa November 12, 2018
    November 12, 2018

    Dominic’s been on a very low dose of Ritalin for ten days now. 5mg, one time, in the morning. I give it to him about 6:45, and it’s probably all …

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  • Neurodivergence

    Why we’re trialing ADHD medication with Dominic

    by Lisa November 1, 2018
    November 1, 2018

    I gave Dominic his first dose of Ritalin this morning. I feel sad, and nervous, and guilty about this. I’m nervous because I’m worried it won’t help, or it’ll make …

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    Enter stage right… something big

    by Lisa October 30, 2018
    October 30, 2018

    Whenever people have asked me during the last couple of years how long we’ll be staying in Vanuatu, I’ve smiled. “Oh,” I’ve said confidently, relishing the feeling of having a …

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    Wayfarer Entertainment options film rights for ‘My Hands Came Away Red’

    by Lisa October 20, 2018
    October 20, 2018

    Friends, I have some big news! Justin Baldoni / Wayfarer Entertainment have optioned the film rights for my novel, My Hands Came Away Red. This novel—the passion project of my …

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