In On the Upbeat is my blog about living with a disability while raising a son with ADHD and Asperger’s and staying upbeat through the whole process.  Sounds simple doesn’t it?  Staying upbeat should be pretty easy right? Believe me … my life is far from simple and easy.

I was born with scoliosis, which is curvature of the spine.  This made for an interesting childhood with the “not a wise choice with your back” statement made by my parents quite a few times while I was growing up.  Now as an adult I not only have the scoliosis to contend with, but also spinal arthritis, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease.  I live with excruciating pain, muscle weakness and mobility issues.  Oh and add major depression and diabetic neuropathy to the list of diagnoses that I have.  It is enough to make you cry, literally.

That’s one half of my world, the other half is a handsome young man, my son.  He has ADHD and Asperger’s and boy if that isn’t a wild combination.  He makes me want to pull my hair out one minute and he has me laughing my head off the next. 

One thing I would like to point out is that I am not intending for this blog to become a “pity me” rant.  I know that I am not the only one going through this situation and I hope that by my discussing how I am dealing with it, will help others. 
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