The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: parenting tips
Forever, If I Have To
Forever. No thought. Not even a question. All real parents would say the same.
I Didn’t Know He Could Do That
My non-verbal son’s skill set stretches far beyond what any one person sees. It’s my job, as his advocate, to accept that.
Letting Him Stim
Stimming doesn’t give a child Autism. In fact, “stimming” isn’t even exclusive to Autism.
Take A Breath
I have a lot to do. I’m thinking about it now as I write this.
The Worst Of Me
Although rarely talked about, it’s one of the strangest parts of parenting.
Autism Is Not His Excuse
I know that it’s easy to eyeroll when you read someone says that they were “inspired” by their child’s “courage”. But let’s get serious here for a second…
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
If I Can Do Anything Then She Can Do Anything
Believing your kids can do anything is easy. Believing in your own ability to show them how to do those things is hard.
Reasons I’m So Protective Of My Child With Autism
Simply put, he’s mine and I’ll watch over him forever.
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