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I'm almost pretty, but not quite, because when I look in the mirror, my face looks like a stranger. I'm almost intelligent, but not quite, because even though I have numerous degrees, I struggle to put them to use, as I tend to get overwhelmed easily and quit. I'm almost sexy, but not quite, because… Continue reading Almost but not quite
Sometimes I live in a weird place of denial, a place where my granddaughter's autism is "high-functioning" and not a problem at all. I tell myself that it's not a problem that I have had another human, sometimes two or three humans and several pets, physically touching me all day and I will be fine… Continue reading What is Autism? A Caregiver’s Perspective
Being a guardian and primary caretaker of a toddler with autism is hard. No matter what anyone says or does, it is hard. Some days are really easy. Some days are hard. And some days are impossible. I love this little girl. She is absolutely amazing! Sometimes she is dramatic... ...Sometimes she is happy... ...Sometime… Continue reading Our faces of Autism
November has been a whirlwind, and we are only ten days in. I signed up to participate in NaNoWriMo (National November Writing Month), so that has kept me occupied beyond belief. The election consumed several days from me. I will not discuss political opinions here, as that isn't what I created this page for. Instead,… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – A Reflection on Writing
Yesterday was my granddaughter's first birthday. We had a very small party for her at our house. There were several factors that led to the "small" party.
Cathy Marie Bown 