To My Child With Autism: There’s Nothing Wrong With You
I am often asked when I realized you were autistic, and you are almost always with me when it happens.…
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I am often asked when I realized you were autistic, and you are almost always with me when it happens.…
Continue ReadingIt could be worse . . . I have repeated these four words while lying in bed crying, feeling helpless…
Continue ReadingAs a parent, we have hopes and dreams for our children. I would lie in bed, watching her sleep and…
Continue ReadingTo my husband who chose to stay: That sounds so ridiculous to say out loud, some people are currently scratching…
Continue ReadingEvery year around this time, I am asked the same question: "Do you have any good tips on how to…
Continue ReadingI watch my wrecked world suddenly explode. Like Princess Leia, it is from a safe distance. Unlike Princess Leia, I…
Continue ReadingBefore I knew it was autism, I wondered what was wrong. Why didn't you look at me when I said…
Continue ReadingI went to church alone today. I could have brought my two younger children but honestly, I needed 60 minutes…
Continue ReadingI’ve read a lot of articles lately in regards to the church and the special needs community. Reading the comments…
Continue ReadingMy heart is pounding out of my chest. My hands are shaking. My face becomes flushed, and I can feel…
Continue ReadingThis is Matthew. Matthew is smart. Too smart. But boy, is he difficult. A difficult, wonderful, unusual human. He barely…
Continue ReadingMy dear sweet child, you truly are my world. We have not been with one another long, but I honestly…
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