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I Feel Like a Bad Mother

Each day has had snippets of smiles, but many more moments of struggle than we are used to witnessing.
Through His Eyes

My husband and I were having a nice, quiet lunch together without the children the other day. It is a treat to eat without interruptions, screaming, winning, or bribing. Our conversations always turn to our children, a…
For What It's Worth

I wasn't sure I wanted to write the overly patronising "letter to new mothers of special needs kid" thing but as I contemplated what my letter would entail I thought I'd got as much right as anyone else to force my op…
What I'd Like My Child to Become

I am writing this because I’ve had quite a few people ask me if I want my son to be an advocate like me or what I would hope he’d say. I thought this would be a good time to address those questions. If y…
Changed Perceptions

My husband and I were having a nice, quiet lunch together without the children the other day. It is a treat to eat without interruptions, screaming, winning, or bribing. Our conversations always turn to our children, a…
Being Different

I unzip Jack's coat and hang it - along with his backpack full of diapering supplies - on the hook in the hall. I'm painfully aware that he's the only one in here still in diapers, but I let it roll off my back.
Delegating Responsibilities

Today's is a short one, friends. That's what happens when you have a kiddo who has been coughing all night. Fingers crossed it's a mild cold and not the crap that has been spreading around his class...
What if We Listened

TRIGGER: I have never used a trigger warning on a post, but I feel this one warrants just that. Trigger for controversial opinion, and topic. Keep this in mind if you chose to read further. I am a Generation X kid. I…
Becoming as Independent as Early as Possible

I would never presume to know what’s best for your kids. However, I will share what I do with mine and you can decide if it will work for your family. " /> One of my goals with my 3 autistic children is help them…
A Criminalized Warrior Mom

Today I went to the school. I signed in. The receptionist directed me to the BMC room. 223 on the second floor. 10am I slowly walked by the window of the door. The room was dark but I could see 2 students and the te…