This wasn’t a debate or disagreement. This was performance art.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
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Her Seriously Ridiculous Dad
Being a zany dad during lighter times makes me approachable during those heavier ones.
A 15 Minute Day Of Fun
An early end to a wonderful day is better than a late end to a miserable one.
A Note To The Rude, Bitter, and Broken
Some of the most beautiful human beings I have ever met have told me horror stories about interactions with some of the vilest individuals out there.
Letting Her Have Her Own Dreams
She has passions and goals of her own. Some of them, I completely relate to. Others are more of a surprise.
Teaching My Non-Verbal Son About Danger
As his dad, I’ve winced in worry through the years when he would dash away down the block, pull his TV off the nightstand, or try to submerge his face in the bathtub. Him? He’s cool.
Cleaning Up The Crash Scene
Lucas marches to the beat of his own drummer. And that drummer is Dave Grohl in Nirvana smashing his drums into oblivion every morning.
Two Feet Of Memories
It was one of the best and most timely things I ever gave her.
Eleven Going On Terrifying
To quote Out For Justice, maybe it’s mood swings, maybe it’s hormones, maybe it’s the need to impose her will. Whatever it is, this little princess is turning three shades of raging.
If I Had An Autism Magic Wand…
I often say that the world should try to be a little more like my son. We’d all be better for it.
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