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Expecting the Unexpected

February 1, 2019 - Cheryl Leave a comment

We all have expectations for our lives.  A lifestyle that we want to attain.  I had expected to live a normal, boring kind of life with a husband that was home every night, well-behaved kids and cats that didn’t leave litter boxes so stinky.  Yet sometimes reality comes crashing in and ruins what would otherwiseRead more

Posted in Autism, Family Life - Tagged autism, life with autism, this is life, unexpected

Ryland’s Journey (so far)

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 - Cheryl Leave a comment

Even in the special needs’ community, Ry is special.  He doesn’t usually fit into any of the molds – he doesn’t act like most of his peers.  He’s been an individual since he was born.  It’s been a long, exciting and sometimes frustrating journey with him, and it still isn’t over.  We’ve only just begunRead more

Posted in Autism, Family Life - Tagged autism

Aspies and Manipulation

January 7, 2019 - Cheryl 1 Comment

Autism is a funny creature.  Having two sons with autism has taught me first hand just how different it can affect each child/person who has it.  Aidan is at the high functioning end while Ry is at the low functioning end.  Ryland gets most of the attention as his condition is more severe, but AidanRead more

Posted in Autism - Tagged asperger's, aspie, autism, manipulation

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