Born Different, Not Broken

Why is there a cat in the title of Born Different, Not Broken ? In this episode, Debbie explains why Zelda is more than comic relief. She reflects on companionship, quiet presence, faith, and the people—or animals—who stay near us during difficult seasons. Sometimes support doesn’t come with answers. Sometimes it simply looks like someone being there. And yes, Zelda still assumes the whole story i...

Yes, buy the book. But in this episode, I give you reasons, or hopes I have for what you find in the book. You don't have to have lived my life. But maybe you'll find something similar. Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Different-Not-Broken-Resilience/dp/B0FTX2FSHF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZVCMI8E3MUZM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3AHyGLDmi73KQb2pOBTMpE3RaVlQ51p-39mbYyHAtopzGDGTu_tAXBOYKodmygccLDO4M...

I recently uploaded a video to YouTube. I'll admit to being obsesses with looking at the views. But I'm also concerned that most of the views are me. I'm learning to just let go and let things do what they do. I do appreciate the comments on Facebook. Feel free to comment here or on the YouTube video if you watch it. Born Different, Not Broken is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Born-Di...

Progress doesn't always look polished, punctual, or impressive. Sometimes faithfulness looks like doing the thing anyway. At CR, we always say, "keep coming back" if a particular chip isn't awarded that night, or at the end of the Open Share groups. The same goes for podcast recording, if you're (I'm) not as consistent as you'd (I'd) like. Thank YOU for always com...

I was honored to be asked to pray over a man's recovery chip one Thursday night. It was very meaningful to me.

What if the thing you’ve been working toward actually starts to come together? In this episode of Born Different, Not Broken, Debbie talks about why hope can sometimes feel almost as risky as disappointment. As her podcast, book, website, and creative work begin to connect, she reflects on the courage it takes to make room for the possibility that something good might actually work. Plus, Zelda of...

Being told no isn't a rejection of your work.

In Celebrate Recovery, we say we don't shoot the wounded. If you have to start over, don't forget what you learned before you made your mistake.

Recovery does not always mean complete healing.

What the autism diagnosis did and did not answer.

After 51 years of living with frustration. I finally knew what was going on.

I was different, even if I didn't have the words.

Hydrocephalus, what a joy!

What the book didn't say.

Trying to remember I only have so much energy.

Honestly, I'm never sure if I let the day get away from me. Whether anyone will hear me. I'm learning to adapt.

One of those weeks where napping was necessary.

Reopening the podcast. I've been away for a while.

If I’d had an IEP, it might’ve said… Student Profile The student demonstrates strong insight, creativity, and depth of thought. She benefits from structure, predictability, and clear expectations. Learning differences affect attention regulation, sensory processing, and task initiation, particularly under time pressure or in overstimulating environments. Learning & Processing The student proce...

The episode for when ordinary is okay

Today's podcast was a bit different. No plan, just talk.

There is truly a difference between vision and sight

Reflection, insight, and discovery.

Ever feel like you're always trying, but not really doing? Me tool I explore that here.

What if the moments that almost happened matter just as much as the ones that did? In this gentle, reflective episode of Born Different, Not Broken, Debbie explores the near-misses — the delayed flights, the last-minute changes, the ordinary interruptions that quietly reshaped lives and history. Through personal reflection, faith-rooted insight, and a familiar visit from Zelda, Debbie reminds us t...