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An Autism Mom’s Mother’s Day

My child is fourteen, so I have banked a few Mother's Days. Having a teenager on the brink of high school, however, is making me quite terrified and grateful this time around. He’s growing up into such a delightful, intelligent, and charming individual, autism aside. Right around the corner is adulthood. That terrifies me, and…

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A Day of Firsts: When I Realized My Career is Coming in Second

The day I’d been dreading since I became a mom has finally come and gone. It took me two years to get there (as that’s the age of my oldest), but I’m now here. I’m okay, minus some shots to my ego and a few silly tears I shed just to release the feeling. I’m told that most mostly-stay-at-home moms (and totally-stay-at-home-moms) go through this.