Sarina’s Universe
This page is about my amazing daughter Sarina!Â
Sarina is a magical young woman. She is a messenger, showing us onhow to live with our masks down. How to be authentic, honest and kind. Since time elopes her everyone, including me, who spends time with her needs to slow down.
“It takes a village to raise a child; it takes a special needs child to raise the consciousness of the village.”
​- Elaine Hall
Perhaps people like Sarina guide us back to values that allow us to embrace the present moment and let us jump out of the never-ending hamster race.
 Do we need masks? If yes, what for? If no, then what?
 Sarina speaks her truth and doesn’t understand how someone cannot. She has no concept for pleasing others.
 Diagnosis cannot describe Sarina or any person, neither can a label. Sarina simply says, “I’m born with hiccups,” and adds: “Remember, think outside, no box needed.
 Born a micro preemie, she entered this life too soon. How she manages her “hiccups” is a lesson on how to overcome obstacles and live towards your dreams. No matter what.
Sarina’s Universe is her step towards her dream of living her live with more independence.
On her website Sarina’s Universe, she shares her story, her wisdom, and her talents:
“Hats with a mission” are her beautiful knitted hats:
- a) as political message to support minorities
- b) to support her thrive for independence. Every dollar she earns buys her taxi rides to town.
“Let me translate” is her offer to translate from German to English and back.
Her determination will raise the consciousness of hervillage. It already does.
Get some insights into our lives, with my articles on Sarina below:
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: December 3rd
“I’m different, not less.” – Temple Grandin  December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s focus is: “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” And: “To promote a can-do culture focusing on what people...
Prematurity Awareness Day: November 17th, 2018
“Born a micro-preemie – I’m here to belong!” All parents of special children learn this: what we know from our ordinary life holds no tools to deal with this kind of tragedy. My daughter was born by emergency C-section on a beautiful hot summer day in August 1990....
Today enjoy to listen 🎧 🌷 Wednesday Whisper 34/19
The Wellness Universe (WU) interviews the presenters for SoulTreat in Sedona in November and asks us to share One Top Tip for your Best Life. 🎧🔥Here is mine: http://bit.ly/2NzMHH 💗 Being interviewed life is a new experience for me...
I’m the mother of an adult special child: I have to, and I will!
I watch this daily. Sarina's hopes and dreams are within reach. But no matter how hard she tries, potholes and roadblocks appear. Created by her hiccups* we the neurotypical’sknow nothing about. She cannot do it alone.I have to:protect her grief, hold her...
A child not fitting in? A special moms wish for you!
I have intended to grow a daughter who has soul and depth. I succeeded despite her being born four months too soon. Do you know how 881 grams looks like? That's one pound and fifteen ounces? A baby that's not being able to breathe alone? I do. Do you know how...
When self-doubt hits home 🌷Wednesday Whisper 29/19
On Friday my daughter Sarina woke up crying. Usually, she is content with a positive attitude. But lately, as her goal to live independently feels out of reach, she struggles with her self-confidence. Self-doubt moved in. She is nervous about her future just like I am...
Hats with a Mission – Sarina giving back! Read about her Preemie Hat Project
Story by Sarina fromwww.sarinasuniverse.com In the spirit of giving back, I thought I'll knit some preemie hats and gift them to the NICU where I was born. Every time I knit, I'm imagining a preemie wearing my hat and the parent smiling! I care a great deal about the...
News from Sarina’s Universe – her preemie hat project needs your help!
Please check out her website www.sarinasuniverse.com and share this wonderful news with your friends. See the flyer below and a pattern for the hats! Thank you so much, Manuela
​Plan XYZ? A Peek into my life as a Special Needs Mom – A Personal Story
Two years ago, today I flew to California from Germany with my daughter Sarina. Towards the future we still dream about: Together with five young people, she would move to Mulberry Village in Santa Rosa. A unique place for young people like her needing support and...
THINK OUTSIDE… NO BOX NEEDED!
​Life with my daughter on the Autism Spectrum. Sarina has a difficult time right now. She is grieving her limitations. She's all too aware of what she calls: "my hiccups" and that's painful. Like for all of us, when we hit a wall, or when life throws massive obstacles...