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This post was sponsored by Nature’s Way. All opinions expressed are my own. Get merry! Holidays are approaching, but with the cheer also comes the keep-my-immune-system-strong season. I never feared it…
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What’s an autism martyr mom? In the eyes of the #actuallyautistic community, an autism martyr mom is a mom who expresses negativity about autism and complains about how it has impacted…
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This post is sponsored by Teamson, all opinions expressed are my own. Since Jude was a baby, he’s always shown interest in cooking. He learned how to crack an egg as…
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Instagram isn’t a great place if you struggle with insecurity. It’s hard to feel self-confident when all you see are people’s highlight reels. I feel guilty posting happy couple photos because…
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Charlie’s extra finger! Looking at Charlie now, you’d never guess that he’s been through so much in his short life. When I first laid eyes on him, my first thought was,…
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Thank you Mattel for sponsoring this post, all opinions expressed are my own. Yay for friends and family! We’ve been lucky enough to have friends and relatives visit us this year.…
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. The opinions and text are all mine. Winter break with the kiddos Can y’all believe it’s almost…
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This post is sponsored by Fisher-Price through Soapbox Influence. All opinions expressed are my own. Are you thinking about Christmas yet? I’m part of a few mom groups on Facebook and…
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You know you’ve found the right person when they love you when you are sad. They’ve seen you at your worst and they don’t run away. They won’t even mention that…
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Thanks to Brentwood Home for giving us the gift of good sleep. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s fall, y’all! I can’t believe it’s already been four months since we…
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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![Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/05a688d70aa224e9793af30ada1bb9d9/5D225813/t51.2885-15/e35/c110.0.860.860/s320x320/51021880_118223365936934_6145706230641208403_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]")
