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3 weeks into the new year and already, so many reflections.   If I’m honest, both 2021 and 2022 were not my best years when it comes to self-care. If I’m being completely true to myself, I found I was doing everything at 50%. I was trying my best at work, yet not getting everything done. I was hoping to be all my boys...

Raise your hand if you feel like the weeks, months and years are just flying by at a rapid rate? Yep, me too. I am finding there are simply not enough hours in the day. Not enough time to get everything done, be a good mum, wife and friend and have some down time. Throw in a child with diverse needs, running a business...

Feeling all the emotions right now. Last week William had another assessment that confirmed his intellectual disability. I knew the focus of the assessment was IQ, but when the psychologist came in, explained the results and told me where he’s at, it crushed me all over again.   Four years ago when he had a similar assessment, the psych couldn’t complete the session as...

Autistic, I am Autistic, I have Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, On the Spectrum, Neurodiverse, Disability, Difference, Disorder, Disabled. Special Needs, Additional Needs, Identity-first language, Person-first language … the list goes on. There really are so many words out there for autism in the autistic community, though l would personally love to see a focus on recognising the gifts and strengths that are a part...

Can you remember when your child first got invited to their friends birthday party? Like proper school party? Where there’s been a select few that have been invited?  I can. It’s today, and William can’t wait! It’s one of his little buddies from school. It’s amazing, cute and special all rolled into one. I feel so happy for him. He’s starting to form little...