Autism often comes with a laundry list of medical issues that interfere with development and weigh our kids down. One day could be perfect with the next day a complete disaster. I root for the good days, but we’ve had our fair share of disasters, like this day from a few years ago:
Someone I know who recently had a baby posted on social media about how overwhelmed she is. She said that she was in “Survival Mode.” She’s totally right, but I had to laugh a little. Because we autism parents are constantly in Survival Mode. But Autism Survival Mode is forever.
This was the moment I lost it. We have been fighting now for almost five years – sacrificing everything (literally) in order to help my daughter recover and heal. My daughter’s health has done a 360! I started crying happy tears, thinking about how far she had come…
Here’s the deal – we KNOW we’re weird. It’s the price we pay to help our kids, so we don’t care. But this life is a lot easier if you can laugh! So, you might just be an autism mom if …
The whitewashing of autism comes not only in the delusional declaration that it has always been here, but also the claim that the autistic brain is simply wired differently. There is a growing body of science that is much more grim and sobering.
Next time I share that my son has “autism” and someone asks, “Oh, so what is his gift?” (Think Rainman and how everyone assumes that every “autistic” has an incredible ability that somehow overshadows that fact and makes it magically ok that they are severely affected by that “autism”…), I can answer that his is being fearless.
It’s World Autism Day, so let’s talk about the World of Autism. The real one – the secret world of autism that not many people see. As an autism parent, this is the world I live in. I feel it necessary to shine that bright blue light on the secret world of autism.
The things you do every day matter to the health of your body, mind, emotions and even longevity. These seven common stumbles offer no health benefit or worse: negative health consequences. If one or more is part of your daily life, check out solutions to clear your path to wellness.
Are you finding it difficult to move forward with all the shit in your life? Join the club! We are all constantly dealing with shit. But we can still move forward and thrive and have the best year (and life) ever!
Does the thought of making something yourself bring about anxiety or flashes of that Friends episode with the homemade sock bunny? Relax – there are homemade gifts that are easy, classy, inexpensive, and fun. Like these fabulous homemade fizzy bath bombs …
No, not those magical mushrooms! I’m talking about the medicinal mushrooms that boost health and immunity. Read about a few of our favorite ’shrooms with potential health benefits backed by research and get my amazing Magical Mushroom Bisque recipe using medicinal mushrooms.
The holidays are supposed to be fun and festive, but for many of us they induce stress and anxiety. Luckily just breathing can actually help to ease anxiety. Check out these 8 breathing techniques to calm anxiety. Give them a try the next time you feel the holiday stress coming on!
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
