The problem was that I was seeing my life as a movie.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: Anxiety
Autism And My Child’s Uncertain Future
When he was two, I could never imagine five. When he was five, I could never imagine seven.
It’s Not Us Against The World, Kid
Of course, if anyone does them wrong, I would go buck on them. That’s a given. But I’ll just wait until that happens.
What Will People Say About My Child’s Autism?
In a world where everyone is striving to fit in, any small difference for your kid can be concerning.
My Circle Of Life
I thought about what it would be like to go back and tell myself in 2011 all that was about to happen.
Finding Family
Once you let go of the notion that only certain people in certain spots in your life can be designated as family members, the world feels more inclusive than ever before.
Back To School and Inner Conflict
As strange as it may seem to someone who isn’t in a similar situation, my house didn’t feel “alive” anymore.
Tearing Down The Walls
Had you told me five years ago that I would be writing this blog today, I would never have believed you.
A Running Fear
The moment you’d let your guard down, he would take off across the yard. The next thing you know, you’re tackling a preschooler on your front lawn.
Filling The Half-Empty Cup
Of course, if you asked, I would have told you I was a “realist”. That’s the term that someone uses to dance around the fact that they’re really a self-hating pessimist.
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