Getting an ADHD Diagnosis
Getting an ADHD diagnosis was not on my radar when I met with my therapist for the first time three years ago. About halfway through our initial session, she asked me if I had
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An Open Letter to My Son on Autism Awareness Day
To my beautiful, wonderful, autistic son. When you were born I dreamt of the person you’d one day become. Selfishly, I projected all the things I considered to be great in the world onto
Self Care Through Skincare
One of the things I’ve noticed since the rise of filters on social media, is that I’ve become a lot more self conscious about how I look. I wish that wasn’t the case, but
Slay The Mic — An Honest Review of Jam Gamble’s Program
Last spring I was introduced to @iamjamgamble on Instagram thanks to her epic Rachel Hollis video. I was immediately attracted to her self-assured nature and the way she unapologetically delivered her message. She really
Scared about having another child?
My husband and I often find ourselves talking about how grateful we are that autism wasn’t on our radar when we decided to have a third child. We were really naive about child development,
Disability Parenting: My Experience So Far
When our pediatrician first suggested pursuing an autism diagnosis for our son, I was floored. It was such an overwhelming time for me as a young mother. I didn’t know the first thing about
My Thoughts on the Autism Speaks Controversy
When I started to learn about autism, one thing that came up constantly in my searches was the charity, Autism Speaks. Controversy surrounds what I always thought was a wholesome brand. Many people take
We’re Back in Lockdown
Where I live in Alberta, we have been put back into lockdown. I understand that I have a lot of privilege and the lockdown does not affect me in a major way. Believe me
Pandemic Parenting Series on Motherly
Motherly has started a Pandemic Parenting series, profiling mothers about how the pandemic has affected their families. I recently spoke with them to discuss the changes our family has experienced. You can check it
My Son’s Diagnosis Drove Me To Grief and Denial
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. This day always reminds me of how much growth I’ve experienced in the past few years. I never thought I would open up about my son’s diagnosis —
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