When Autism Came Into Our Lives, I Wish Someone Had Said “It Will Be OK”
I’ve had a hard time finding the voice to share lately. The story I feel it’s imperative to share is…
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Dear Rainbow Child, You Helped Save Me
My dearest rainbow, I would say rainbow baby, but you are not a baby anymore. Every day you go above…
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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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I Won’t Miss Being This Tired, But I Will Miss You
“Don’t blink,” they say. “It goes so fast,” they say. And perhaps the favorite of exhausted moms everywhere, “One day…
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I Wish I Could Feel Things the Way You Do
I wish I could feel things the way you do, my sweet boy. I want to understand. I didn’t know…
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Mommy Will Be Here For You Forever, My Love
Throughout life, you are going to be in many different situations where you aren't going to know how to feel…
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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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I Ached For the Love of a Father
I found myself melted into a heap of sorrow on my bedroom floor. There I was curled tightly into a…
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Dear Boy Mom, Don’t Underestimate Your Son
The first four months of my baby’s life were so tough. He was not a good sleeper. I spent those…
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I Don’t Want to Take Any of These Moments With You For Granted
When my son was two days old, I watched as he scrunched his eyebrows and opened his mouth wide, yawning…
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