My hope is stubborn
Let me state this at the start of this post–my son is one heck of autistic. What this means is that he has way too many autistic traits…
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The arrogance of being me
Since my mom passed away 9 yrs back, I have made it a point to call my dad every morning and evening, almost every day. Most days the…
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A different kind of happy
Happiness has an interesting ability to shift shapes. Just like a liquid, it will seep in, squeeze into, or fill up your life, no matter what your circumstances….
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An urgent care trip that turned into a miracle
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I remember feeling numb. For several months I felt like my life, my dreams, and my happiness, all have come…
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It’s OK to not understand
They say, “I understand” is one of the kindest 2 words that you can say to someone. But is it? Does it really mean they understand? I have…
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OK Google, Wheels on the Bus
My son loves a good conversation. I see his eyes light up when I talk to him. He knows words can do wonders- make him visible, express his…
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The blue tunic
Every morning we get up to a barrage of inspirational images and quotes filling up our social media pages and text messages, teaching us the best way to…
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I have been happy lately
I have been happy lately. Very busy, exhausted by the end of the day, but very content and much at peace. So, In these times of pandemic and…
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The helplessness of soundlessness
Sitting in my living room, I watched my son slumped on to the couch like a ball of slime. No strength, not the usual hyperactivity, not the random…
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When a hug meant more
My son has learnt to accept being ignored, or so it looks like. He has also probably learnt to accept the fact that he is different and that…
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