Author: thesheisproject

Hope Toys for Children with disabilities

Hope Toys – Maria’s Story

October 31, 2015 |

In 2014 my son, Christian (3) was diagnosed with Autism, four months ago his younger brother Ethan (2) received the same diagnosis. For my husband and I, it was like entering a new dimension of this life here on earth; a journey of a new understanding and experience as parents of children with special needs. Of course our children are exactly the same to us as they were before they were diagnosed, but we realized that they would inevitably encounter challenges. In particular …

Tearing My Life Apart – Yvette’s Story

October 25, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

We lived in a nice house in leafy suburbia, and had plenty of money for food and clothes. I was in my mid-twenties and had two healthy children with my husband, Nick. I adored my family. I was a housewife, and my fulfilment came from being the best wife and mother I could be. After all, that was my childhood dream. However, I did everything I could to tear it all apart. I was desperate …

I have loved making things with my hands Wildflower Folk

The Hands Behind Wildflower Folk – Ruthie’s Story

October 25, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

Ruthie Lawson is the creative heart and hands behind the stunning floral designs of Wildflower Folk. She and her husband James and daughters Indie (3) and Velvet (1) live in a gorgeous mountain cabin overlooking the south coast of NSW Australia. I am the daughter of a carpenter and for as long as I can remember I have loved making things with my hands. Growing up in a small country town in Australia I was …

Amanda’s Story – What I Know Now

October 17, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

My world stopped turning on October 10, 2006. I was 20 years old. I was interning at a primary school about to head home for fall break when I had a voicemail from my dad to call him. The news was tragic. My mother had taken her own life. The reality of never getting to see her again, or hug her, or kiss her, or tell her how much I loved her began to sink …

I am not a good mother because I keep a perfect house – Sara’s Story

October 11, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

I’ll never forget the first time I felt criticized for lack of care for my home. Aaron and I had been married for a little over a year, and our first son had come one month early. I was attending college full-time, trying to catch up on my courses so I could prove to my mother that my decision to have children early in life would not keep me from completing my college degree. Aaron …

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