Scoring against Autism
My son is autistic. The severity of his challenges puts him in the category of individuals significantly impacted by autism. It makes things that are seemingly easy for…
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A message about my son that changed the way I think
Ever since my son was diagnosed with Autism, I have been fortunate enough to have a very supportive group of family and friends. However, inspite of being surrounded…
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Do our dreams align?
I was riding through a field of daisies, on a lemon yellow bike, with a bunch of flowers sitting in the basket up front. A stream somewhere close…
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Today I found my tribe
Today, after several years, I attended a support group meeting. It was for parents of severely autistic individuals. Before someone starts an argument over the adjective used to…
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7 lessons I learned as my son turned from toddler to teen
As my son turns 13, I reflect upon the years passed by. Those who have been a part of our journey would agree that our journey has been…
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My hope is stubborn
Let me state this at the start of this post–my son is one heck of autistic. What this means is that he has way too many autistic traits…
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The arrogance of being me
Since my mom passed away 9 yrs back, I have made it a point to call my dad every morning and evening, almost every day. Most days the…
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A different kind of happy
Happiness has an interesting ability to shift shapes. Just like a liquid, it will seep in, squeeze into, or fill up your life, no matter what your circumstances….
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An urgent care trip that turned into a miracle
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I remember feeling numb. For several months I felt like my life, my dreams, and my happiness, all have come…
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A promise to never stop believing
After my son’s diagnosis, our life changed in many ways. Visits to friends went down and trips to doctors and therapies shot up. The more we met various…
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