. Webster's defines eloping as running away with a lover. If you continue reading past that first definition, though, you will come to the second definition. Number two says that eloping means to "slip away: ESCAPE". That last word, ESCAPE, is the word that consumes my days and nights. It worries me more than any … Continue reading Eloping
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What Autism is to Me
It’s almost April, and the world will be lighting up blue for autism awareness.I saw posts about autism before I had Austin. I saw friends changing their porch lights. I saw it, but I really couldn’t relate. I hadn’t experienced autism.Autism was something other people’s kids had. Fast forward a few years, and our lives … Continue reading What Autism is to Me
Our Support on This Autism Journey
Today has been rough. Mike and I are both feeling down. Overwhelmed with our situation. Exhausted from not sleeping. Drained from the screaming. Autism has flipped our world upside down and we’re struggling. Sometimes we just need to be sad and grieve. Other times it helps to focus on the things that we have and … Continue reading Our Support on This Autism Journey
I Found My Voice By Being His
I had to find my voice as a parent in a way I had not previously, after having our son, Austin. Very reserved, quiet and shy by nature, I am not a person who is outspoken about anything. But being quiet was no longer a choice when I was given the gift of my beautiful … Continue reading I Found My Voice By Being His