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Along Came The Bird

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From Lana Rush

Along Came The Bird

Along Came The Bird

Name of Blog or Site

Along Came The Bird

Address of Blog or Site

www.alongcamethebird.com

How Long It's Been Online

Since July 2010

Why I Started

I started my blog to keep extended family up to date but discovered that blogging was incredibly therapeutic for me. Now, I can't imagine not writing and sharing our experiences with others.

How I Do It

I blog five days a week, Monday - Friday, taking the weekend off to spend time with my family. My blog is quite personal in nature, using real names and real events. I couldn't make up better stuff than what happens in everyday life around our house!

Advice

  • I think blogging is a great way to just unload things you might never actually say out loud. It's very cheap therapy! And the connections I've made with other special needs parents are simply priceless - these other special needs bloggers are "my people". The blog, Love That Max, will always hold a special place in my heart because it was the very first special needs blog I found and started reading daily.

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