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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

Thank you for being a friend…

Thank you… Read More Thank you for being a friend…

November 27, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

One square away from despair.

Never forget the baby wipes!… Read More One square away from despair.

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso1 Comment

Waiting room Weirdo

Sniff…sniff…snortle. It’s early summer and everyone seems to be sniffling from the deluge of pollen and the woman who chose to sit next to me in the empty waiting room was no different. Except now I’m suffering too, from her. I take a deep breath and try to distract myself with my reading. My mind… Read More Waiting room Weirdo

June 17, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

I see ‘wit my hands!

Idioms, expressions, euphemisms. They’re a reminder of how confusing the world can be for those that are neurodivergent.… Read More I see ‘wit my hands!

May 12, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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

I do ME-self!

I need to rethink my life’s social story.… Read More I do ME-self!

August 13, 2018 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Waiting for snow.

The octaves correlate with the humidity and the temperature is only exceeded by my blood pressure.… Read More Waiting for snow.

July 1, 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

Acceptance is a far off destination.

Cathexis. Definition, the concentration of mental energy on one particular person, idea, or object (especially to an unhealthy degree). I’d never heard of this word until yesterday. It’s an accurate label for this phase of my life and for the many parents, like myself, that have kids with special needs. It takes a dedication and… Read More Acceptance is a far off destination.

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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  • Don’t read my diarrhea. January 7, 2021
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