tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post2551847457841345504..comments2024-03-02T09:06:00.217+00:00Comments on Musings of a 21st Century Stay At Home Mum: Special Needs Blogging?Twinsplustwohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-59338953032402419052014-03-16T20:19:13.875+00:002014-03-16T20:19:13.875+00:00I think for some sharing every last details might ...I think for some sharing every last details might be helpful... and if this is the case so let it be... blog away... and feel good!Agata Pokutyckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771885577683189168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-40965739095912265242014-03-16T18:37:00.264+00:002014-03-16T18:37:00.264+00:00I think people blog for a mixture of reasons but I...I think people blog for a mixture of reasons but I often find its quite theraputic to write through things! xTigerlilly Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801149308851133886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-57387400094653206232014-03-16T00:21:59.900+00:002014-03-16T00:21:59.900+00:00Aww I cannot imagine how it must feel to have a ch...Aww I cannot imagine how it must feel to have a child that isn't 100% healthy, I guess we are very lucky. I have four children so have had enough of my share of sleepless nights and temporarily sick children but to have it ongoing must be very tough. To be honest I haven't come across many blogs like you mention but I agree no one wants all doom and gloom, after all our children, no matter how difficult, have their positives and that needs to be rejoiced too :)Carolynne @ mummyendeavours.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522581803462566009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-64182530881351441882014-03-15T15:32:37.457+00:002014-03-15T15:32:37.457+00:00I blog for me and if people read what I write then...I blog for me and if people read what I write then that's an added bonus x x Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491476767414959689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-30903912760945770622014-03-14T12:34:46.122+00:002014-03-14T12:34:46.122+00:00I think Sonya is right we all blog of four our rea...I think Sonya is right we all blog of four our reasons.<br />I got sad when I blogged something serious and no one noticed but then again it eased my soul just writing itClaire Toplishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-71653560701949332582014-03-14T12:27:59.628+00:002014-03-14T12:27:59.628+00:00Here's to not conforming or being 'normal&...Here's to not conforming or being 'normal' (whatever that is)!<br />Love the photos - they made me grin :DGude @HodgePodgeCrafthttp://www.hodgepodgecraft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-16735878787154693622014-03-14T11:14:12.938+00:002014-03-14T11:14:12.938+00:00I think you are right Anna. I enjoyed writing this...I think you are right Anna. I enjoyed writing this piece and have also learned a great deal from the process and the comments. Very worthwhile :)Twinsplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-967444628818059002014-03-14T11:10:41.941+00:002014-03-14T11:10:41.941+00:00I also have a child with several diagnoses, and wh...I also have a child with several diagnoses, and while I've chosen not to make that the central focus of my blog, I do see the benefit in more specific Special Needs niche blogs as a useful resource and as a support for other families. If people really do write details of their child's care in such specific detail, this could be an issue for me in terms of privacy for that child but I can't say I have really come across that? There are some brilliant Special Needs blogs out there, and even though my blog doesn't keep it as its main focus - as a blogger with a child with special needs, I would consider myself part of that community, and proud to be part of it :) The good thing about blogging is that we can share as much or little as we need at certain times, and change this balance whenever we see fit too. I will have a couple more SN posts coming up in April for awareness of 2 of my sons main diagnoses<br />Annahttp://intheplayroom.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-33508268871446630452014-03-14T09:38:59.959+00:002014-03-14T09:38:59.959+00:00I don't feel comfortable sharing much personal...I don't feel comfortable sharing much personal stuff online but as I blog about baking and crafts I don't really need to. The blogging world is full of diverse people so I understand that every one approaches it differently and that's their choice.Jennyhttp://the-gingerbread-house.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-13990831316700449302014-03-14T09:19:14.753+00:002014-03-14T09:19:14.753+00:00I fully agree you blog what you want to blog about...I fully agree you blog what you want to blog about. We all blog about different things for different reasons.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098079620375413684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-52971932510451665332014-03-13T21:07:25.800+00:002014-03-13T21:07:25.800+00:00I think that what's important is that you are ...I think that what's important is that you are happy with what you blog. Got to say I love the pics in thos post xHijacked by Twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178277774364275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-33853874563266042402014-03-13T20:31:36.669+00:002014-03-13T20:31:36.669+00:00I don't think there really is anything 'no...I don't think there really is anything 'normal'. The more people I meet, the more place I visit, we all have common threads in our lives but we are all different and I think that is a great thing. Everyone is special and there is an audience out there for every blog.Damson Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191155678717332825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-9950187847045763562014-03-13T19:08:16.932+00:002014-03-13T19:08:16.932+00:00For me it's a case of each to their own. Some ...For me it's a case of each to their own. Some bloggers don't like to use photos of their children for example, we all set our own boundaries on our blogs and they vary wildly. <br />I've seen the SN blogging community to be very supportive of each other but I don't regularly read SN blogs because it's not something I can relate to - and I never know what to comment as a result - I worry I'll ask a really stupid question and look ignorant most of the time! mammasaurushttp://mammasaurus.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-72376995009050123112014-03-13T19:01:59.726+00:002014-03-13T19:01:59.726+00:00Yes they are. And there is detail and detail... I ...Yes they are. And there is detail and detail... I guess I don't believe in allowing our additional difficulties to take over or be the main focus of life, even when it sometimes IS IYSWIM? It can become very inwards looking too. There is definitely a particular genre I am referring to ;) not the more mainstream Blogs I usually come across. Photos of surgeries, procedures, crying children. Twinsplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-568331712092074192014-03-13T18:53:28.387+00:002014-03-13T18:53:28.387+00:00I think all reasons for blogging are valid, each t...I think all reasons for blogging are valid, each to their own. I guess if people don't like it then they don't have to read. Maybe the detail gives others in a similar position comfort or information? But totally up to you to share or not to share xYou Baby Me Mummyhttp://www.youbabymemummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-17778559821127158552014-03-13T18:09:33.943+00:002014-03-13T18:09:33.943+00:00From a fellow insomniac I TOTALLY relate to that! ...From a fellow insomniac I TOTALLY relate to that! I often give up trying to sleep and get up to write - my mind won't rest until I have "downloaded" whatever I'm thinking about!! Twinsplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-34701074532394823822014-03-13T18:09:18.197+00:002014-03-13T18:09:18.197+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Twinsplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-80556940648065108662014-03-13T18:08:02.750+00:002014-03-13T18:08:02.750+00:00I have four with additional needs, three of them p...I have four with additional needs, three of them pretty considerable and yes, it is bloody hard work (especially if you have health issues yourself) and I do see your (very valid) point about it being therapeutic too. I wrote this in response to an overwhelming number of SN Blogs I was coming across, with associated Facebook Pages asking for "Likes" which seemed odd. Several people I had met within the "Special Needs" community were starting Blogs which almost seemed to boast about their child's disability too which I found quite unpleasant. I wasn't really referring to those which are raising awareness, or clearly writing for a cathartic purpose of their own. xTwinsplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647701493165196509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-51661132956706563582014-03-13T18:03:44.009+00:002014-03-13T18:03:44.009+00:00Im with Sonia. I have quite a specific blog so it ...Im with Sonia. I have quite a specific blog so it is quite impersonal, but i see blogging as a kind of diary almost, where you can write about anything. I can hand on heart say i love blogs where the blogger has really shared themselves with their readers, especially if they are blogging about something tgat doesnt affect me personally, as I feel I learn from it. I think its all down to personal opinion, both of the blogger who writes it and their readers! X<br />rachel @ activities4kidzhttp://www.activities4kidz.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-43591926532945057492014-03-13T17:10:38.664+00:002014-03-13T17:10:38.664+00:00I agree with Sonya, its entirely up to you what yo...I agree with Sonya, its entirely up to you what you blog about. We all have our own little virtual space and writing all your thoughts good or bad can be so therapeutic. As a complete insomniac I know that some of my best posts come in the middle of the night when my brain wont switch off and I just have to get it all down. I don't have a particular niche and my kids have got to that age where they don't really want me to share their stories so now I have to find other things to write about. Good luck in all your post xxxThe 40 Year Old Domestic Godddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269641033022945207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-44693129599928678122014-03-13T16:10:03.254+00:002014-03-13T16:10:03.254+00:00I have a special needs child, I blog IN detail abo...I have a special needs child, I blog IN detail about our life. I don't do it to get a reaction, I do it because it is bloody hard work being a Mum, especially to a child with additional needs and I see it as a type of therapy. It genuinely really helps me. If people aren't interested, I am not forcing them to read. Lucie Aistonhttp://www.ourworldandautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939318729068383326.post-84159357463625595542014-03-13T12:03:42.678+00:002014-03-13T12:03:42.678+00:00We all blog for different reasons, I tend to not g...We all blog for different reasons, I tend to not go into to much detail about my family life, but I know for some, their blog is a way of getting things off their chest. Writing can be incredibly cathartic. I know at times I have written posts that I would never share, they are too personal, but the act of writing it down helps. I think in blogging, as in life, it is a case of each to their own. I am like you- I don't have a niche, nor am I part of the cool gang, I blog whatever I feel like, whenever I feel like it- but I know others who have schedules and plans and themes - it is up to us all to decide what we do and don't want to share online, and how we choose to approach it, then readers may or may not come, depending on what whether you write is their cup of tea! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580191273349590067noreply@blogger.com