The Next About Me

 It is time I updated my about me entry.

So, Welcome, I am Tami

I am….

     A wife, I am married to Travis. He is a disabled Army Veteran, and we have been together for nearly a decade now. Physically, he has two bad knees, which we are hoping to have surgery to ease the pain on. Mentally, he is a jumble of dsm diagnoses. Among them are PTSD. Since his time in the military he is no longer the person I married, but mental illness is till an illness, and we go on I suppose. I am paid to care for him through the va. He has spent the past few years training to be an electrician, but with his knees, and his ptsd, I am not sure how long those dreams will last. 

     A mother too,

          Samara, she is currently 6. She is my only daughter, and is simply an amazing little girl. She is funny and affectionate. She is diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. She is highly functioning, and is doing well in therapies! I can’t imagine her any other way really. 

          Sabastian, he is currently nearly 2. He was a child we decided to have once Samara began to beg for a sister. he was wanted, and still is. He is a spirited little boy, who observes the world and is figuring it all out. He is loud and crazy, and I always think he is ahead of the developmental curve. I don;t think he is maybe, it is just so weird and awesome to have a neurotypical child. He does have issues with his pallet which have caused feeding and speech problems, but overall there is nothing this little boy can not achieve. 

          Sirris, he is currently an infant. So, you know how they say you can get pregnant breastfeeding? Well, you can. Sirris is proof of that. He He was certainly a surprise. I never knew I needed another little boy, but now that he is here he has won my heart over time and time again. When he was born he was so quiet, didn’t cry. We panicked thinking there was something wrong with him, but no he was just taking in the world, and was so serious. The name stuck, and so did he. Having three children is easy really. He has such a different personality than his siblings, I try to imagine what he may be like in the future. I guess we will just have to wait and see. 

     A Student, I am working on my bachelors in Psych with a minor in art history. I am projected to graduate Spring 14. I will go on to grad school to get my Masters and my license. From there I want to work in the VA maybe teach? I want to get my PHD one day. From the Kinsey institute. I love school more than anything really. It makes me feel good to learn, and to expand my mind. It may be stressful, but it is worth it. 

     I live with, my family and my sister, Bonnie. Her short term arrangement has turned into indefinite. I am happy she is here to help, but I could use her room too… I have become great friends with her, and am happy to get to know her. She also has autism, which has become interesting. 

     I am a daughter, I still have both of my parents, and I know just how lucky I am. My mother has gbs, and it paralyzed. My father is one of my best friends, and one of the best men I know. Both are great grandparents, because they love my children for them, and spend time with them.

     I am a sister, I am the oldest of four. In addition to Bonnie, there is Paula and Charles. I love them in their own ways. 

     I am me, I have a ridiculous addiction to Pepsi, I am sure it is the nectar of the gods. I love guilty tv shows, and my favorite is M*A*S*H. I am stressed and overwhelmed, but I am happy and couldn’t imagine my life any different than it is. I have plans for the future, and want it to be great. I have big dreams, and am so blessed to be able to pursue them.

I wanted to have more children, but due to a disabling condition called hyperemesis, I am not willing to have more. I am sad to know for sure my last is my last, but you know it will be alright. There are other things out there for me.

I am learning to care for myself on many levels. My life isn’t easy by any means, but it is mine. I was given this life for a reason, I truly believe that. If it weren’t for me my family would fall apart, but you know, I don’t mind. It feels good to be needed. 

So welcome, I hope you stay a while. Leave me a note now and again, and by all means ask questions if you need filled in. Because, you can’t learn unless you ask.