August 27, 2018

The Six Most Impactful Statements Ever Said to Me (VIDEO)

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Did you know that one sentence, one statement, one insult, one negative or positive comment can change the course of your life? I’ve learned that profoundly over the last seven years.

My amazing kid is autistic and nonverbal. We are on our own path. We are paving our own way through this world. And many things that have been said to me over the years have changed that path. They’ve made me angry. They’ve made me smile.

A few of them even leveled me so ferociously that I couldn’t get out of bed for a few days. But all of them got us where we are today.

I want you to know that once you have a child with a disability you are part of a different world. And people will say things to you that no parent should ever have to hear.

Learn from them. Let the anger and sadness and fear fuel you. And make you stronger as a parent. You got this.

Here are the six most impactful statements that have been said to me around my autistic son.

Take a listen.

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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. Ana Monteiro on August 28, 2018 at 7:36 am

    You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you know how much you help us navigate all the emotions that come with the special needs journey.



  2. Tim Lomas on August 29, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    This is great. Thanks for putting it together and sharing.