Why I Blog

I don’t know why…Before, I had lots of American friends I’d met online through our love for natural hair and locs. I knew they’d be reading my blog like I was reading theirs, so I wrote about my life here in South Africa and in Kenya and back again-and the process of my locs locking.

I also wrote because I wanted people to see that it’s possible to obey God and be content and happy. To have a home that glorifies Him.

Today…I write because life stinks and I want just one Christian with a stinky life to know that they aren’t alone. Invisible illness- if you don’t have a high EQ partner – is a very lonely illness. I’m hoping that one day, a desperate person will be helped by my words like the mother of an autistic child was helped many years ago when I wrote about my now eight year old and his struggles.

That reminds me of the other reason I write. Autism is different for each autistic person. By sharing all my children’s quirks and difficulties, I hope to help another caregiver feel less alone. We are in this endless battle together.

I don’t know if they’ll ever find my little corner of the worldwide web, but I hope they do.

I also write to process my feelings, to educate, to raise awareness. I know of one person who js more aware of the possibility of a child having autism or ADHD. They’re more aware of the world of neurodiversity. And her awareness has led to more sensitivity and thought. And that makes me happy.

I hope I don’t forget these reasons when I’m tempted to stop blogging. Some day, someone in the future might find something in here that resonates. That encourages, that strengthens, that makes them feel less alone.

Or as has already happened, who can get to know me and my world better. Because they’re interested.