It’s OK to Grieve an Autism Diagnosis
A few weeks ago, a friend confided in me that her preschool-aged daughter was diagnosed with autism. Since she knows…
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A few weeks ago, a friend confided in me that her preschool-aged daughter was diagnosed with autism. Since she knows…
Continue ReadingThree little boys walk happily down the dirt path. The path is nice and shaded from the sun. The boys…
Continue ReadingThe bleachers are a sea of orange shirts. I push my one-year-old back and forth across the crowds of people…
Continue ReadingSpecial needs mom. Special. Needs. Mom. Three little words, tiny words, but they feel like cement in my mouth.…
Continue ReadingDear new autism mom, First of all, I want to say I'm sorry. Even if you've suspected your child has…
Continue ReadingI am scrolling through a Facebook post rather intently when I realize that during this few minutes my son with…
Continue ReadingOne afternoon, when I was three years old, I found my younger brother kneeling on the living room floor. He…
Continue ReadingThe words had a bittersweet taste to my soul. The phrase oozing like honey- satisfying yet sticky. A sweet sentiment…
Continue Reading“Hi Mrs. France, we wanted to call and let you know that everything was fine with Jack’s X-rays. There are…
Continue ReadingDear parents of typical children, Sometimes, I don't like you. I am sorry but it is true. It isn't because…
Continue ReadingEvery year I drag my four children to a half dozen Christmas celebrations with family members—and to be honest, it…
Continue ReadingDear Well-Meaning Naturopathic Homeopathic Tree Bark Fruitcake Lady at the Park: I love you. I love your passion and zeal.…
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