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

Tag: special needs parenting

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

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

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

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

The “F” word.

Sometimes the “f” word is foul.… Read More The “F” word.

November 29, 2018 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

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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