A sense of freedom.
That glimpse of hope for things to be better and the reality that we still have to fight.… Read More A sense of freedom.
Author: Barbara Kelso
Autism isn't a disease, it's simply the reality of those I love. Thank you for visiting, reading, and sharing with me as I share observations on parenting two children with autism and all that is typical for us.
I hate Thanksgiving.
Let’s toss the pilgrim hat and be thankful for those we love every day.… Read More I hate Thanksgiving.
Harmony at Halloween: All color of buckets are welcome at our door!
All color of buckets welcome here! Share your identity even with a mask this Halloween.… Read More Harmony at Halloween: All color of buckets are welcome at our door!
When your kid is more woke than you.
“Mama?” “Hmm?” “Why is it ok for boys not to wear pants?” I put my phone down and gave her my full attention, “What?” “Why is it ok for boys not to wear pants?” My mama-bear-full-red-alert alarm fired off in my brain, “Who was around you without pants on?” She gave me a funny look… Read More When your kid is more woke than you.
A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry
Our scars can be our strength.… Read More A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry
Shadows and the sweet
We always live on in people’s memories of us. To be truly loved is to be remembered.… Read More Shadows and the sweet
What the &$#@ were they thinking?
Out of all the mysteries in life there are four that never cease to fascinate me: the human brain, what happens after death, the purpose of life, and all the people that I wonder, “What the &$#@ were they thinking?”… Read More What the &$#@ were they thinking?
Learning the kaleidoscope.
So often it can be maddening and seem impossible to slow down enough to see things from their perspective yet, when I force myself to do so, I rarely regret the decision.… Read More Learning the kaleidoscope.
Snowgasm
The magic of humor, or snow, can save us all.… Read More Snowgasm
Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.
Everyone needs to vote. Each vote needs to count. Everyone deserves equal rights. There is no compromise over these three truths.… Read More Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.
Politely Defiant 
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