Mother. Mom. Mommy. Mama. I’ve been called them all in these last 10 years and each time I hear my sons utter “my name” I mentally pinch myself because I still can’t believe I’m actually their mother. I didn’t grow up thinking about being a mom. I didn’t think about how many kids I would … Continue reading Motherhood is Forever and Always
Tag: humanity
Somewhere in the Middle
“One thing I always want to make sure people know about children and adults with autism is that they are tremendously empathetic and affectionate. They feel things very deeply. And although autism may present itself in ways that demonstrate disinterest or apathy, do not be fooled…autistic individuals see you, hear you, and feel you more than you will ever realize.”
Show Up
I traveled home recently for a significant family funeral. It was not the ideal setting to be able to reconnect with family and friends who I had not seen in years, but it was a true silver lining in the midst of such sadness. I traveled alone which was hard because I would’ve loved my … Continue reading Show Up
Choose To Be Humane
Nico has been having meltdowns and fits at school recently. We’re not sure what triggers them most times since we hear about them after the fact, but honestly, it could be for a hundred different reasons. He has a solid routine that his teacher team and my husband and I developed together months back, so … Continue reading Choose To Be Humane