I Changed My Way of Thinking

Welcome To Our Secret World

Maybe I’m Doing This Right

By Kate Swenson / October 17, 2020

Today was a bear of a day. A no good, really bad day as the kids say. But there were highs too. My baby said ‘love you mama’ when I… Read More
Magic Forever

By Kate Swenson / October 17, 2020

Last night we brought our three boys to a green house to pick out pumpkins. Our middle son was very excited. He loves all things holidays. He also loves overdoing… Read More
The Hard Fought Miracle

By Courtney Mills / October 16, 2020

There I was, alone in the hospital, being monitored at 33 weeks pregnant with my unborn son. Nevermind that my family was states away and Shane, my husband, was hours… Read More
Learn to Bend

By Shelley Tinnon / October 16, 2020

My daughter is about to be 12. In 19 short days she will be in her last preteen year. She is beautiful, smart, lives in her own world that we… Read More
Love Needs No Words

By Emily Ransom / October 15, 2020

Here is my blue-eyed, blonde hair, sweet boy looking at me. He shows his love through his eyes. He may be unable to tell me he loves me verbally, but… Read More
The Autism Dad

By Carrie Cariello / October 15, 2020

I’d like to talk about The Autism Dad for a moment. You’ve probably come across him once or twice. It’s not always obvious at first. He’s the guy attempting… Read More
Our Stories Are Not All the Same

By Danielle Mager / October 14, 2020

This will be my most unliked post, and I get it. I’m never trying to “start something” or offend anyone, but I do want to be honest in how I… Read More
When I Read About Feda Almaliti

By Jaime Ramos / October 13, 2020

Even before my son Johnny was diagnosed my life has been all about autism. Trying to somehow figure it out so I could help my son. At first it was… Read More
The Ebbs and Flows of Autism

By Linda Orleans / October 13, 2020

Early this morning our daughter came into our room, hopped into bed next to me, and began working on her intricate mindfulness sticker book. I watched as she elaborately and… Read More
This Is Autism

By Jennifer Block / October 12, 2020

It’s different. It’s difficult. It’s beautiful It’s gut wrenching. It’s time. It’s heart. It’s patience. It’s anxiety. It’s depression. It’s love. It’s overwhelming. It’s grace. It’s tears. It’s joy. It’s… Read More
I Didn’t Have the Capacity For a Confrontation

By Heather Cadenhead / October 12, 2020

Right after we moved into our current home, I registered to attend several open houses for homeschool co-ops and tutorials in this area. I will never, for as long as I live,… Read More
The Brave Ones

By Kate Swenson / October 11, 2020

What is bravery? I’ve been thinking about that question lately. The definition is the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or… Read More
When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself

By James Hunt / October 11, 2020

Last week I posted a selfie of my son Tommy and I happily snuggling up on the sofa on Facebook and received some lovely comments and messages.⁣⁣ Some of my… Read More
To the Woman Who Stayed

By Kate Swenson / October 11, 2020

To the woman who stayed… A week or so ago I found myself in a pretty tough situation out in the community. We were at an orchard with our family… Read More
Our Biggest Day

By Kate Swenson / October 11, 2020

Lately, I’ve been sharing a lot of firsts for my son Cooper. Tonight, was the biggest one yet. He and I sat and watched an hour long flag football game… Read More
I Never Stopped Talking To Him

By Kate Swenson / October 9, 2020

Yesterday I interviewed my dear friend Leasa of Cody Speaks. If you don’t follow her you should. Her son Cody is 20. He loves videos and the mail. His autism… Read More