When autism, exhaustion, grief, and love collide, this is what special needs parenting really looks like — and why holding tight to your people makes all the difference.
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Be the CHANGE you want to see
I have two neurodiverse sons. Their lived experiences and differences are as unique as them. They both have neurological differences and I believe they are both on the spectrum. Nico is my oldest and he is what I would consider “classically” autistic. I say that because most people nowadays can recognize he’s autistic based on … Continue reading Be the CHANGE you want to see
The Most Deserving
I'm currently on my work trip and will be gone for the next two days, so my anxiety is at an all-time high. Nico doesn't do well typically when I'm gone, so I have to do a lot of prepping in the days leading up to my trips. This includes filling out the "mommy away, … Continue reading The Most Deserving
I Only Wish
Updated 5/25/2022: Two teachers were killed in this school shooting, not just one as originally mentioned in my post. Rest In Peace. I am at a loss. I cannot quite grasp what has taken place on this day, May 24, 2022 in a town just 85 miles south of where I live. I cannot comprehend … Continue reading I Only Wish
Patience, Love, and Hope with a Side of Autism and Fishies 