The Queen
Being a parent is hard, and watching your child struggle is even harder, but I’m happy to see the happy glow radiating from my baby girl’s smile these days!
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Will He Always Have Autism?
I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.
Atypical
If you haven’t heard of or seen “Atypical”, I highly encourage you to check it out!
Irrational Fears and Autism
Because a lot of people with #autism have heightened senses, things that may be a little jolting for a neurotypical person could be downright traumatizing for someone on the spectrum.
Overstimulated
I’ve written before about how overstimulating certain scenarios and situations can be for Sawyer. Sporting events, especially, can be triggering
How Far We’ve Come
Today I took Sawyer to a birthday party for one of his best friends. He had an amazing time, and
Dating As a Single Mom of a Special Needs Child
Today’s post is going to take a different path than usual. Most of my entries are focused primarily on Sawyer;
Mourning A Life
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written; I’m sorry. After losing my job, I took some time to find
Sportsmanship Is A Struggle
Yesterday, Sawyer participated in his second Special Olympics. Last year, when my sister asked me if I was interested in
