Author Archives: Jill Woodworth

About Jill Woodworth

Mother of 5. Reigning in the chaos of life with my self expressive blogs. Passionate about a new awareness every day, tapping the divine within and without. Embracing life on a day-to-day basis and raising my children, 3 with TSC. I am an avid runner and use running, writing, dancing and meditation daily to cope with life. Right now, I am revitalizing my other website, writing a ton, witnessing the evolution of consciousness. Go Team Humanity! https://linktr.ee/jillwoodworth

Giving Thanks for My Specials – Thanksgiving Day 1993 Nina Patry~Guest Blogger

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jill Woodworth

The following blog was written in 1993 by my new and good friend, Nina Patry. Nina hails from Rutland Vermont. Her claim to fame is that she is a certified Paradox Process instructor. We met last year while I was … Continue reading →

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Special Needs, Disabilities and the New World Order

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jill Woodworth

In the brave new world into which it appears that we are headed and the increased attention to rigid controlled and mandated “health” measures, escalating global surveillance, pressure to either join the party or be left behind, we are often … Continue reading →

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My Friend Paul & Addendum

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Jill Woodworth

Since I wrote this blog, back in October of 2015, Paul has passed. Continue reading →

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Special Needs Mom Freaking Out

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Jill Woodworth

I do not know how to get it out. I do not know how everyone can go along and pretend this is not happening. I feel like my heart is breaking and there is a part of my mind that is shadowed and dark as I try to figure out how to go forward. Does it even matter? Continue reading →

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Polypharmacy Rant

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Jill Woodworth

So you play along, educate yourself, immerse yourself in reading and learning everything you can get your hands on in order to navigate the medical system and get your kids the best possible care. Continue reading →

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Back to School and The “Graduation” Navigation

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Jill Woodworth

B.S.(Before Script)…in case you thought otherwise.   So, now summer has past and Jack just started back to school. He had a decent summer and is now attending the “post-grad” program at his local high school.   The following post was written … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Personal Pitfalls of Chronic Disease (TSC) meeting PTSD

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Jill Woodworth

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Let’s get together and Podcast!

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Jill Woodworth

LISTEN TO LATEST How podcasting can build and gather information and motivate change within communities affected by rare medical diseases Creating podcasts within communities affected by a particular disease, and initiating the discussion between parents/caregivers/patients in an interview format, is … Continue reading →

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TSC & Mental Health

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Jill Woodworth

The experience of neuropsychiatric issues and TSC , TAND checklist, raising funds Continue reading →

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#worldTSCconference 2018 and the Power of TSC Moms

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Jill Woodworth

I had a bit of a re-entry crash on Sunday when I got home to Rutland MA. I had attended my first ever World TSC Conference in Dallas TX for the past 4 days with my mother. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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