Freedom Service Dogs
running away
To write about how my life is a thread of calm and serenity would be a lie right now. Even though I continue to practice meditation, deep breathing, healthy eating, good sleep habits, and the like - I am still flooded by instability that currently surrounds life as I...
mr. snake is my friend
Allow your child’s creative mind and aptitude to create and explore and discover. This blog shares the moment my son on the autism spectrum makes friends with a long, lonely metal cable cord.
What I Learned from What You Taught Me
Ten weeks ago I started a new adventure: a podcast. This podcasting world is still very new to me. I sometimes stumble when searching for the right words. I embrace technology and I also embrace simplicity; sometimes these two worlds collide without grace. And,...
You are enough – remember that
Have the words, "I'm not doing enough," or "I'm failing my kids," ever crawled into your mind? Lately, these phrases seem to be sneaking in and surprising me, leaving me feeling a bit anxious about "what more" that I can give. Just recently, my family went into...
what’s your superpower
Just a few weeks ago my son asked me about autism. This question didn't surprise me, make me wiggle inside, or even make me pause (for too long that is). The simple question, "Mom, I think I have autism, right?" started the whirling, swirling, beautiful 50-second...
words can cut
When I heard the words, "is it okay if I act like an autistic and screech at you?", a sharp pain heaved inside my body. The words came out of the person's mouth so easily, effortlessly, as if the language used were commonplace. My mind swirled into the moments when my...
empathic witness
Being an empathic witness is the person who holds scared a moment on my journey – and listens to and tries to understand my perspective.
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