Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and raising an autistic child adds layers of joy, learning, and challenges that reshape the way we see the world. In this space, I share my raw and honest experiences—moments of triumph, frustration, love, and growth. These reflections capture the realities of navigating life as a parent, from the little victories to the overwhelming days. Whether you’re walking a similar path or just want a glimpse into our world, I hope these stories resonate, comfort, and remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.
The Myth of Doing It All I haven’t posted here in a while. Not because I ran out of things to say, but because I’ve been busy living them. Life lately has been full in the way motherhood often is; loud, tender, relentless, sacred. Two growing boys who need me in very different ways. A […]
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What If It’s Not Defiance? Living with and Loving a PDA Child Parenting Outside the Lines means throwing away the rulebook—and sometimes rewriting it from scratch. For families raising children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), this couldn’t be more true. PDA is a profile of autism marked by an intense need to avoid everyday demands and
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Dear Teacher, You may not see it—but he is working harder than anyone else in the room. He is trying to sit still when his body is screaming to move.Trying to look at you, though it burns in a way you might never feel.Trying to listen while the lights hum, the pencils scratch, and every
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In a hurry? Skip ahead and read what you need! Parenting is hard. Parenting an autistic child? That’s a whole different level of chaos, love, and caffeine consumption. My son is seven, and raising him has been the most incredible, exhausting, hilarious, and heart-expanding journey of my life. But there’s plenty of things about
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