This one is rough. I think people mean well when they describe my monkey in this manner. But I hate to use the word ‘normal’ because the opposite of normal is abnormal. My son is unique, as all kids are. And that’s okay. 💙

We have to change the answer to yes. 💙

He happens to have autism, but there’s so much more to him. 💙 Photo credit: My Crazy Little People  

I’m in a rough patch right now. I go through these crazy phases of I’m okay and then I’m just not. Saturday I went to my cousin’s son’s birthday party with my daughter. My husband and the monkey were running some errands. And I saw how this four year old was so excited to open…

I have anxiety attacks at night if I let the ugly thoughts creep in. For the most part I fight them off, but my quiet fights are the hardest to bear. Photo credit: Autism World

I’ve seen how many can’t see past my son’s autism. But there is so much more to see. When you get to meet someone with a disability, try to look beyond the disability. I guarantee you there so much more underneath. … My son is funny, silly, happy, moody, he loves to cuddle, he loves…

I’ve noticed many people feel my monkey is ignoring them. He isn’t. He’s waiting for you to enter his world. 💙❤️ Photo credit: Autism Treatment Center of America  

Yesterday we had a few of my husband’s students over for a BBQ, to thank them for all of their hard work. More than 15 students, and my monkey did great. It also has to do with how accepting and loving these high school kids are. And my monkey feels it, surrounded by all of…

We’ve been very blessed to have many people that care for our monkey. ❤️💙    

My daughter’s high school graduation cap. A pick for the college she will attend and puzzles to honor her brother’s journey. 💙

Photo credit: Autism Uncensored

Yesterday was the 10th Annual Autism Walk/Run. We had been planning for this event for some time. My husband’s students volunteered during their spring break to promote the race. They also volunteered Thursday evening to assist me in sorting out over 200 shirts. As tired as we all were, we arrived to the race extra…