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Politely Defiant

Acceptance is an act of defiance.

Tag: neurodiversity

You can have my sorries.

Honoring the fallen or those we’ve lost doesn’t mean that they are less deserving of our love or tribute because they’re flawed.… Read More You can have my sorries.

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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!

October 31, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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.

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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

October 13, 2019October 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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.

March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Snowgasm

The magic of humor, or snow, can save us all.… Read More Snowgasm

February 6, 2019March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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.

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

The right to be safe.

Doing what’s right for your kids is never easy but protecting them is never a question.… Read More The right to be safe.

October 10, 2018October 7, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Amazing Things Do Happen

“I’m different just like everyone else.”… Read More Amazing Things Do Happen

October 3, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

When acceptance isn’t accommodated

If atypical means intelligent, polite, opinionated, creative, sensitive, and loving then I’ll take it over neurotypical any day. … Read More When acceptance isn’t accommodated

September 24, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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