True Love Is Built In the Moments No One Sees
There is nothing simple about raising a medically complex child. We carry emergency plans the way others carry wallets. Med…
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Chrystal Venator
Autistic and Awesome
My son, Stalen, recently told me, “I am autism.” He typed this to me on his device. I knew sooner…
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A Medical Mom Is Made of Toughness and Love
A medical mom is a mom who has a child with one or more medical complexities. A medical mom is…
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I Gave up on God but He Never Gave up on Me
I grew up in a religious house. We went to church every Sunday. My mom taught Sunday school, and we…
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Dear Autism Parent, I Will Sit With You in the Dark
I’ll sit with you in the dark. Every day. Every hour. Every minute For as long as you need. I’ll…
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Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger
My son, Stalen, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at 21 months old. He is now almost six and non-verbal.…
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10 Things To Know About My Child With Autism
My son is more like your child than he is different. He likes ice cream, swimming, staying up late, and…
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Life With Nonverbal Autism is Often a Guessing Game
I write a lot about my son being nonverbal. It is the most frustrating and challenging part of dealing with…
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Christmas Magic May Look Different For a Special Needs Family
Christmas can be a very magical time of year with Santa, decorations, presents, and family gatherings. It can also be…
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