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Observations on life by a sleep deprived mom, writer, and amateur paparazzi of my neurodiverse ASD family.

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My stay-at-home order came nine years ago.

I’ve never felt so alone without ever being alone.… Read More My stay-at-home order came nine years ago.

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Pesticles and other hazards.

Beware the pesticles and men-o’-claws.… Read More Pesticles and other hazards.

October 14, 2019October 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Pursue, defend, retreat

From an outsider’s point of view, my life might seem unpleasant or exhausting. Like most lives, it is at times. A series of battles and endless research just to find resources for my kids and always asking myself is it worth it in the end and is it enough. Never really knowing if I’ve ever… Read More Pursue, defend, retreat

April 29, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Tell me a story.

How did this wondrous creature come into my life?… Read More Tell me a story.

March 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso4 Comments

Bye-bye fishies. Hello Five!

“Alright, everyone ready for fishsticks!” “NOOOOO!!!” Owen jumped from his chair and ran screaming from the room, hustling down the hall like a deranged train, as if I set his cars on fire. Leonora and I looked at each other in shared confusion and equal concern. “But Owen loves fish…” “It’s ok, honey. I’ll go… Read More Bye-bye fishies. Hello Five!

February 2, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pre-soil and repeat.

Never would I guess that I would have to explain why we don’t plug up the toilet.… Read More Pre-soil and repeat.

December 10, 2018 Barbara Kelso6 Comments

Others like me.

At first, I wrote about my pregnancy in a blog because I wanted a journal for my kids that they could access at any time down the road. Then I continued it not for just them but as a life line for myself. As a way to process my turmoil, to feel less alone, with… Read More Others like me.

October 12, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pneumostome

Ever wish you had an extra air hole to breathe through?… Read More Pneumostome

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Did you “eeear” me?

It’s hard to trust that his progress won’t regress at some point because the, truth is, it might since it has before. Yet, even if it does, I now know he can do the work…… Read More Did you “eeear” me?

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Resuscitation of Hope

“Special needs” means just that, a need, not a limitation.… Read More Resuscitation of Hope

February 3, 2018February 3, 2018 Barbara Kelso1 Comment

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