Letting Go

Letting Go

Letting go is hard! Particularly when being in complete control is my love language! You see, as much as I hope, pray & dream for my nonverbal, autistic 19-year-old son to be even minimally independent, caring for and managing his every need is all both of us have ever known. I know he is capable…

I’m Fine

I’m Fine

I’m fine. Such a conditioned response I’ve used for the entirety of my life no matter the situation. Served cold food that tastes dreadful – my response to the waiter when asked about my meal is always the same, “it’s fine, thank you.” Someone terribly hurts my feelings or I’m physically injured due to no…

How Do You Do It?

How Do You Do It?

I’m often asked by friends and acquaintances, “How do you do it all?” This statement usually comes after someone has observed me when I’m out and about with my two kids in tow, likely trying to redirect Skyler from reaching out to pull someone’s beautiful, long hair or smacking the arm of a passerby. What…

My Courageous Son – You Are An Inspiration

My Courageous Son – You Are An Inspiration

Until I became the mother to an incredible son with autism, I had always associated courage with someone who exudes great bravery, like running into a burning building or pulling an injured motorist from their mangled car to safety.  Being courageous is actually having the moral strength and quality of spirit to face difficulty and…

Cherish Every Moment

Cherish Every Moment

Whether currently, or at one time or another in our lives, I think most of us have experienced the feeling of not having control in a situation, or not knowing what to do, or what is the best decision to make.  Perhaps you’ve felt helpless, emotionally overwhelmed or as if you just couldn’t stand one…

Remaining resilient as a special-needs parent during these uncertain times

Remaining resilient as a special-needs parent during these uncertain times

We all to one extent or another face difficult times.  We have had to learn how to navigate through challenging situations and go on with our lives… some people seemingly have the ability to manage this better than others. Lessons Being A Mom to An Autistic Child Has Taught Me As a caregiver and parent…