Posts that talk about our general life as a family fall into this category.
The last 12 years have taught me so much about love, family, and what it means to be a mother. Yes, the last year or so has been hard, but it could never outweigh all the laughter and love this boy has brought into our lives. Thank you, Lord, for choosing us to be Sawyer’s family.
Sawyer often tells me he feels like a failure, or that he feels like he’s stupid. He has told me multiple times now that he doesn’t know why he’s even alive. I tell him “God doesn’t make mistakes, and He made you because He thought the world needed one of you.” What I don’t tell Sawyer is that I feel like a failure because I can’t just magically make him feel better.
To all those parents out there struggling to keep going and keep being everyone’s cheerleader while you, yourself, are struggling- I see you.
A single day or month for world autism awareness never feels like enough and sometimes feels a little laughable because every day in our house is autism awareness day. There isn’t a day that goes by that our lives are not affected by autism and its nuances.
Do you ever look at or think about your kids and just feel overwhelmed with love and pride? I’ve had a lot of those days lately…
The most important news first: Sawyer is doing better.
In 2025, nobody should be using the r word anymore; it’s NOT ok.
Last night Sawyer asked me a question I’ve been waiting for since we first told him about his autism diagnosis: ” Momma, why do some kids in a family have autism and some don’t?”
I have been asked several times since starting this blog if I am worried that I’m sharing too much about Sawyer, or our life as a family. And honestly, sometimes I do worry about that. But the goal of this blog has and will always be to share our experiences as an autism family as a means of encouraging autism awareness and understanding.
Like a lot of people, I love spreading the word when I find something that I think is awesome. Whether it’s a great recipe, a new makeup item I can’t live without, a super cute shirt that’s flattering and affordable, or a product that makes life easier for me and my family.
Sawyer may be outgrowing my lap, but in my heart he will always be my baby boy.
Our goal is to help share support and resources with families like ours. ♥
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