Personal journals
When I was little, my mom helped me create very colorful, illustrated journals. For years, she made me write about special happenings with colored pencils and I had to draw […]
Tipping point
The last “typical” kids’ show that I performed in was a summer production of Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat. (In saying “typical,” I’m referring to kids who aren’t labeled as […]
Theater in middle-school
I’ve just wrapped up my sophomore year in high school, summer break has started, and I have been given a fresh chance to be part of a theater production (more […]
My dad
Here’s my dad, Rick Tarasewicz. He works hard so that my mom can spend her time helping me and so that she can cook the super-healthy meals that I need—I’m […]
My mom
Let me introduce my parents. Here’s my mom, Malva Tarasewicz. She’s a professional musician, a writer, a competitive dressage rider, and my helper and friend. She’s my primary supporter and […]
Beginnings
I want to tell you how the seeds of my presentation were planted. I was bullied quite a lot in middle school and even a bit when I started high […]
Circle of friends
At school, whenever I can, I participate in something called “Circle of Friends”. This is a once-per-week lunch group and anyone who’s interested can join; we meet with the kids […]
Correspondence with friends
I really enjoy writing letters, cards, or emails to my friends. I do my own writing at these times (no scribing) and if necessary, just ask my mom to remind […]
Growing thoughts
My mom’s scribing for me means that a lot of her thoughts and ideas are part of the “end product”. That’s inevitable and is part of how she’s been helping […]
Ghost writer and scribe
Right off the bat, I want you to know that—at least for the moment—my mom is being my “ghost writer”. She knows me so well that she can say just […]
