HeyJaredFinding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson
Normalizing the secret world of special needs parenting with humor, honesty, hope, and love.
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They Change Us (opens the original)
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I believe that some experiences change us on a level far deeper than we can explain. Having a child with a disability, loving someone through addiction, losing someone you thought you couldn’t live without—these experiences don’t just change our circumstances. They literally alter our brain chemistry. They change us. They change the way our brains proce… Read more
The hardest part of having a child with autism isn’t the child themselves . . . (opens the original)
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Hello Friends,Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt judged by family and friends over the way you parent your autistic child. Feel free to raise both hands and two feet.Depending on where you are in your autism parenting journey, this next sentence may surprise you. Or you may find yourself nodding and thinking . . . thank you for saying this! Here goes:T… Read more
Please be Kind if you see a Family Like Mine (opens the original)
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Who Made You Believe You Weren’t Good Enough? (opens the original)
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The other night I took my 2 youngest children to Faith Formation, a monthly class to help my kiddos prepare to receive their sacraments. I really enjoy it. Although getting there can be quite stressful. It’s on a Sunday evening when all I want to do is curl up and relax. So, until I get there, I can often feel a bit overwhelmed by the obligation. Anyhow… Read more
I’ll Wait Kid. As Long As You Need Me Too (opens the original)
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