Marie, the Finnishness is that obvious, is it?  :-> Yes, all my grandparents emigrated in the early 1900s. I'm the mother of two half Finnish and half Filipino children, now adults. My first husband's family emigrated from the Philippines in the 40s.

Was it the AAWW that published the Asian-American Handbook back in the 1990s? It had great editorial guidelines -- a first in its field.

I admire your work! 

Hi Marie,

I just read your blog article, but unfortunately can't leave a comment there from my work computer.

I agree, you may not win "mother of the year award" but you will certainly be in the running for lifetime achievement, since what you are going through will be a commitment for life.  I completely support what you are doing for your son. I have a 16 year old step-son with aspergers and I understand the effort it takes to help these special, wonderful children.

I see your method of soothing as one born of love, nothing less. Those who condemn what you are doing cannot possibly understand what it is like to helplessly watch as someone you love goes through pain which he cannot explain.

Is marijuana any more harmful than the powerful drugs doctors prescribe? Not at all, in fact it seems to be a more natural choice.

God Bless your efforts and love for your son!

Denise

Marie, loved the Atlantic piece. Good for you for repurposing your research and making another sale!

Marie - love your Atlantic article!! Am tweeting it now and suggesting they post it at Adios, Barbie too - how disturbing and revolting, honestly! Thanks for sharing it!

Hi Marie,

I wanted to connect with you and ask for your feedback. I recently did my first on-camera interview for the children's book on child sexual abuse prevention that I wrote, My Body Belongs to Me. Please let me know what you think when you have some time.

Thanks in advance.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/talking-kids-sexual-abuse-10255396

Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com

Not sure -- what year were you?
Judy

Welcome to Mother Writer we are glad you're here. When you get a chance please come back by and introduce yourself we would love to get to know you better. If you have any questions please let us know.
Lori

Hi Marie and welcome to the Mother Writer group! I see you've already introduced yourself to the group. Feel free to browse the threads and post away. I also want to hear about your memior, the title is intriguing.
kelli rodin
(admin)

Hi Marie,
Welcome to the Memoir group! We're so glad you have you with us. If you have any questions about the group or suggestions, please feel free to e-mail me or post a question on the discussion board.
Thanks!
Susan
Memoir group co-moderator