Please Don’t Tell Me How To Parent My Child
As we go for our evening walk, I watch my oldest son searching. He is looking for the perfect stick. …
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When He Outgrew Cute
When he outgrew cute . . . The looks changed from compassion to concern toward him. And toward those who…
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From the Mom of a Special Needs Child: A Happy Halloween Starts With Building Awareness
Every year around this time, I am asked the same question: "Do you have any good tips on how to…
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To the Friend Who Stayed
To the woman who stayed . . . A week or so ago I found myself in a pretty tough…
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My Child Has Autism and He is Awesome
I watch my wrecked world suddenly explode. Like Princess Leia, it is from a safe distance. Unlike Princess Leia, I…
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To the Mother I Was Before Autism
Dear self, Hi. It's me . . . well, you . . . it's you from the future. I wanted…
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Before I Knew Autism
Before I knew it was autism, I wondered what was wrong. Why didn't you look at me when I said…
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My Son is Exactly Who He’s Meant To Be
I went to church alone today. I could have brought my two younger children but honestly, I needed 60 minutes…
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The Answer to Prayer isn’t Always What You Expect
I’ve read a lot of articles lately in regards to the church and the special needs community. Reading the comments…
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Mommy Always Makes it Better, So Why Can’t I?
Charlie is almost seven. He's severely autistic. The truth is that raising a nonverbal, autistic child is emotionally draining. I…
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