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I can’t catch my breath. Not because I’m sick. But because I’m scared. I know that this is a difficult time for all of us. I’m especially scared though for… Read More
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Social distancing. For a lot of people this is a new concept. Being alone, nowhere to go, no play dates, no birthday parties, no big family gatherings…staying home alone seems… Read More
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A few years ago, when my daughter was diagnosed with autism, I went down the wormhole of Instagram searching for someone who could understand. I didn’t know a single person… Read More
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If you are a parent like me with a child on the spectrum, chances are we both have something very unique in common. Something that most would think is a… Read More
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You don’t get to choose when it comes to Autism. A meltdown can happen at any time…be it in the privacy of our home or in the middle of a… Read More
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Many times in my life I have felt guilty for complaining. You know, because someone else has it harder. This happened a lot when I was in a bad place… Read More
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February is over and the pressure is on. What are we going to do with our daughter Ally this summer—the void of endless time and childcare needs? Ally is on… Read More
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Hi. My name is Carrie. I have five kids, and my second son is diagnosed with autism. He is fifteen years old, and his name is Jack. I write a… Read More
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Sometimes I forget our lives don’t look like others. It’s probably a survival mechanism, and thinking about it, I’m grateful I have these moments where our lives feel normal to… Read More
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When my son was diagnosed with autism at age 3, neither my husband nor I knew a child with autism. My husband and I were alone. We would say all… Read More
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I know people watch us. I know because I see their faces dart away when I meet there eyes. What they don’t know is if they kept looking, if they… Read More
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The message said something like…‘why are women like you so obsessed with being skinny? I just don’t get it. And I have three kids. I don’t have time to go… Read More
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I had a long talk with my son’s teacher last night at conferences about reading and math and wiggle breaks and how much I value my son’s kindness and heart… Read More
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What I learned from a nonverbal young lady at church… I entered quietly and slid into my regular seat. I prepared myself for worship to begin. That’s just how I… Read More
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Our 5 yr old won an award at school. He goes to a public school and is in a special needs room. The school was having a breakfast today to celebrate… Read More
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