Tag: acceptance
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Autism, Tylenol, and Vaccines: It Doesn’t Matter What Caused It—I’d Do It All Again
A mother’s reflection on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines—and why love, progress, and acceptance matter more than blame.
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Maybe We Can Just Call It Marriage
One afternoon, my daughter Mae got into the car after school and said, “Mom, I’m half gay.” I looked at her in mock horror and asked, “Oh my God— which half?” She grinned and said, “The left.” And I replied, “Thank God. If it were the right, it would be a disaster.” In case you missed the point of…
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A Touch (Or a Truckload) of the ‘Tism
I knew at some point I’d write a mostly serious post. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon—or for it to be about autism. But first, a word from our sponsors… Please understand: this post is about my experiences, feelings, and opinions on autism. I’d love to hear yours, too. I don’t expect…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 