If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. Meet mine here!
When I get sad, I like to write. Which seems to be the common theme in my blog posts. By the time I finish writing, I am reminded of the many things I have to be thankful for, and end up feeling better. So... right now, I'm feeling sad. I don't write that to say "pity me." I am writing this to all the other autism mamas out there to say, "I am here, feeling sad, right along side you." I know I am not alone in my sadness but also so sad that others feel this way too.
With the help of a local designer in Concord, we have created a tshirt/hoodie for Autism Awareness (and a little shoutout to my main man, Channing). ALL proceeds will go to our local Autism Speaks chapter; Autism Speaks Carolinas. These chapter has been so helpful to us with providing great resources and support.
April is Autism Awareness Month which made me want to share a little snippet into the life of our little man.
Please don’t take this post the wrong way. I always fear things I write will be misconstrued... but I am so frustrated at autism. I’m frustrated at it for taking so much away. I am also thankful for it and what it has brought. Autism is a challenge, a struggle. It’s a blessing, an answer.
Whoa, it has been a while since I’ve blogged! Here’s a little chaotic update on our life lately. I was feeling so good sharing our story and had plans for all sorts of blog posts... and then we were given a big surprise; I found out I was pregnant! We were shocked and excited, while [...]
Something that has always been really hard for me is that my son does not express his love the way I had always imagined he would. He doesn’t give hugs, or say “I love you.” He sometimes pushes me away or gives me an elbow to the face when I come in too close. Up [...]
Let’s talk about highs and lows, ups and downs, ebbs and flows. Some days are hard… we all have hard days. Then there are the days you feel like “oh yeah, I’ve got this!” and think you can do anything. When that feeling is there, it is so great, but when you’re snapped back down [...]
One thing that I have quickly learned on this journey with my sweet boy is to appreciate the very smallest of things. To some people, things that are HUGE in our world would often be overlooked in theirs (and I don’t blame them, I used to overlook them too). But that’s the thing with autism, [...]
I had a few parents reach out asking us how did we know to get help and what are the red flags associated with autism, which has lead me to this post. I am not a pediatrician. I am far from an autism expert. I would ALWAYS suggest following your gut and asking professionals. However, [...]
I have written this in my head so many times, yet I still don’t know where to begin. Forgive me if this bounces ALL over the place. I’ve gone back and forth over whether or not to tell our story… because it’s just that, it’s OUR story and do I really want strangers to know [...]
channing's joy 