January 31, 2015

A Little Good News…

I got a letter in the mail yesterday telling me that Coopers insurance benefits are reinstated. I breathed a sigh of relief that could have been heard cross country. And I instantly felt like a weight had been lifted.

And then promptly drank a bottle of wine and watched The Girlfriends Guide to Divorce…my favorite show. And zoned the F out. I literally shut down for the whole night.

I thought autism was heavy but it nowhere nears the stress of not being able to pay for the help he needs. Or the thought of not giving him the best.

It should be easier. It should just be about Cooper and helping him and giving him the best life possible. But, it’s not. So much of its about money and schedules and finding the best services. And making the right decisions with the knowledge that we have.

And straight up survival. And breathing and laughing. When I’m worrying about insurance I’m not laughing with Cooper. But, a little hope is bubbling up again. Thank god for that.

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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  1. Cyn on January 31, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Congratulations fellow “Warrior Mom”:) It indeed sucks having to feel like you are strategist, negotiator and quarterback all the time…its a full-time job in itself.



  2. Ain't No Shrinking Violet on February 1, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    So happy for you! To add to the good news myself, I just a got a notification letter yesterday that my son’s private OT sessions (he gets one per week) are now covered by insurance. It only took 7 months and a about a million screaming phone calls to get it done. Yea for victory!



    • Avatar photo findingcoopersvoice on February 2, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      Hi there! That is so awesome! Don’t you feel like you just climbed a mountain to get it?!?! That’s how I always feel afterwards.



  3. sproutpeds on February 4, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Love, Love Love!!!



  4. theblackberryboys on February 6, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Such good news! Congratulations! and also thanks for sharing your favorite show! I checked it out and now I am also hooked, watched like 7 episodes in like 2 days 🙂 xoxo Fanni



    • Avatar photo findingcoopersvoice on February 9, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      I’m so glad you like it! I just watched the most recent episode!! I am so hooked.