This is the type of lesson you only understand as life plays out.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean — Featured in HuffPost, Autism Speaks, Yahoo, The Mighty, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Jubilee.
Tag: life
The Worst Parent In The World
Yes, it’s an exaggerated sense of fault in situations like these, but that’s how they become learning experiences.
Waiting For Everything To Be Fine
When my son was very young and newly diagnosed with Autism, everyone was sure he would be “just fine”.
My Kid Loves This Awful Snow
I knew she had her hooks deep into this snow day and wanted nothing more than to jump into the yard like a drunk elf on a trampoline.
New Year. Same Me.
When it comes to making yourself a better person, the only expiration is the day you die.
Five Years Ago
I’ve made a lot of changes since that day in 2012 but it didn’t happen overnight…
We’re The Weird Adults Now
A passing moment can turn the most normal of us into a weirdo memory for a kid that will last a lifetime
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.
I’m Really Tired
Being tired as a grown up is a sign that you matter. You’ve created a life where you’re needed.
Teaching Harsh Realities To Innocent Minds
Diapers and feedings can be outsourced to a nanny or a babysitter. Teaching them about the sometimes-harsh world around them is a job that only a parent should do.
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