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Releasing the Grip
I am a problem solver. Most people who know me well can attest to this. I see a problem and I become obsessed with finding a solution. It is one of my greatest qualities because it has allowed me to tackle things a… -
The Words We All Wait to Hear
Yesterday afternoon I had to go to school. Normally D is sleeping when I leave. I get back before she wakes up so she usually doesn't even know I'm gone. Yesterday she didn't fall asleep so she was awake when I was… -
One Little Blue Line Changed My Life Forever
This post is about one of the few days that have forever changed my life. A day that will always hold a massive place in my heart. It is a day that picked me up by the collar, looked me in the eyes and said, "no goi… -
Where did you go?
What is it about autism that sends people running for the hills? Have I started reaching out less? Do I just expect people to reach out to me? Or has everyone really deserted me? Disclaimer: First off, I want to s… -
We have come such a long way
I learned most of my Mama Bear techniques from my very own Mama Bear. This weekend she visited, and was very pleased with all the progress D has made in the past 3 months since her last visit. To be honest, I had not… -
How to Keep a Sinking Ship Above Water
You're on a ship in the middle of no where. You don't see any signs directing you where to go or indicating where you are. Suddenly, you feel water leaking into your shoes. You look down and realize a hole has spru… -
Everybody is a Genius...Depending on How You Look at Them
I can't tell you how much this quote makes me think of autism. When I first read it, I felt like I had an epiphany. It is so easy for us to judge our children based on the neurotypical children we see everywhere. How… -
What Autism Has Taught Me
Autism is strange in its ability to teach. Sometimes it seems like autism came into my life (through my wonderful daughter) just to make me grow in the areas I most needed to. To name a few things I suffer from: envy…
About Kaitlin
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- From: Kaitlin
- Name: Kaitlin
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- About Me: I am a young mom living in San Francisco with my husband and 2 year old little girl. Ever since she was diagnosed with autism life has been a roller coaster. I'm now blogging as a way to express some of the things I feel along this journey and to help others out there experiencing similar situations. In addition, I am a senior at San Francisco State University, soon to be graduating with a psychology degree.
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