I’m a single mother to three children and two dogs.
I’ve been working in public education for… well, way too long to count. I specialize in working with children with autism, that is my passion. I am one of those lucky few who love and are passionate about their jobs. And then, there’s writing…
I’ve experienced many losses in the last few years, writing (and an amazing therapist) have pulled me out of some truly bottomless pits. I come to First Pages to try to sort through my thoughts and hopefully help some of you sort through your own, sometimes awkward, thought patterns.
I like to experience the connection that’s possible with those we are meant to be connected.
I write because I can, because I have to — my brain can’t hold all those words and thoughts, a good supply of paper and journals is a necessity.
I am learning and growing and evolving each day, that’s why we’re here.
I am brave, honest, real, fragile, and strong. I’m often scared, but I’ve realized that you have to be scared to be brave. I love so big that it sometimes hurts — I love anyway. I believe some of the most beautiful of things are born from pain, from angst… but especially from love, big scary love.
I mess up… a lot, but don’t we all? It’s how we deal with the messes that matters.
I often need an understanding ear to hear me, I always have an understanding ear to hear you.
I have a feeling “The ever evolving words about me” page will be changing often, as I am experiencing some profound changes in my life.
“I want to think again of dangerous and noble things. I want to be light and frolicsome. I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing as though I had wings.” ~~ Mary Oliver
You can email me at: bsainfirstpages@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by and listening to my stories.
Hi, nice to meet you !
Nice to meet you too!
I mess up a lot too!
Thanks for making me feel at home with you :~)
Thanks for coming here.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you better!
I love watching your evolving. I am in awe. Love you lots.
Thanks Dani.
hey is there a way to follow your writings ? i think they are awesome thnx
I think you can subscribe my email… I have some friends and blog followers who do that.
And thank you… that’s an awesome thing to say to someone!
your words perfectly articulate what my very being is feeling. this makes me feel less lonely, less alone. thank you for your beautiful and honest words. im so glad i stumbled upon your page…
Thank you, truly. This was an amazing thing to log on to. I love writing and reading comments — it’s a wonderful circle of knowledge.
you make me smile. what could be better than that! hugs, pat
Thank you!
Hi, Becky,
I am a retired nurse. I live on the coast of Downeast Maine.
Good to meet you.
Peace,
Siggi (mess up is my middle name) in Downeast Maine
Good to meet you too!
Thank you for stopping by to say hi!
Peace
Hi Becky,
the mess up … a lot bit made me laugh – I’m sure we all mess up, and mess up a lot more than we care to admit to – I really enjoyed your latest poem and look forward to reading more 🙂
Thank you! Big smile!
I am looking forward to following your blog…I too have 3 kiddos one of which is a high-functioning autistic (who graduates from a private college prep this year due to the awesome educators like yourself who help those children)
So anyway, thanks for the read.
Thank you for visiting! I look forward to your thoughts on some of the posts.
Your Biog is a masterful understatement, Becky, but “That’s about it” is the most understated part of the understatement. I’m a father of three and I KNOW that’s not “about it” – but I like your style, gal, a lot.
Thank you.
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nice to meet you though your posts – for some strange reason, i thought i was following you…. must have forgotten to push the button…
David in Maine USA
Silly buttons.
Thank you!
I read your post about losing your mother. My mother moved in with me 4 months before she found out she had cancer. It was not easy for me at all because here I was at the age of 24 living on my own to all of a sudden taking her in and feeling like I was in high school again and I was bitter about the whole situation. I wasn’t happy at all. Once we found out she had lung cancer, I felt like I was on a roller coaster ever since. She passed away April 15th, 2013.
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. I’ve found it’s fairly common to have that guilt feeling because you’re relieved in some ways that its over. Not that just because something is common makes it any less difficult to deal with.
I’m so glad you found me here.
I’m finishing up a non-fiction book about the years around my fathers and my mothers death.
When does it come out?? That’s great!