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What I Wish I Had Done When My Daughter With Autism Was a Child My daughter is now 22. She was diagnosed with autism nearly 18 years ago. As hard as it is for…
Raising a Daughter With Autism Has Made Me a Better Mom to My Other Children Thanks to her, there are so many "big" things that are now insignificant and so many small things that I…
5 Shocking Things People Say To Parents Who Have Lost A Child #3. I know how you feel. I lost my dog last year.
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How Friends Helped Me Cope With My Unplanned Pregnancy I was 16 when I became pregnant unexpectedly, and it was one of the most difficult times in my life.
Feeling Isolated As a Special Needs Mom I remember the first time I walked the halls after my c-section. Pushing my daughter’s isolette back to the nursery,…
How I Knew My Daughter Had Autism, Even Before Her Doctors Did I felt certain that my milestone-missing toddler wasn't just a "lazy baby," as one doctor affectionately called her. I knew…
What it Feels Like to Go Through Fertility Treatments I endured fertility treatments for years. If you're about to go on the same journey, here's what to expect.
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