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Hi! I am a 23 year old stay at home mom of two wonderful kids, ages three and five. My son is autistic, so I'm also his full time therapy coordinator! I am a full time college student, going for a degree in Special Education. All of this makes for a very hectic

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Self-injury: 1 of 12
Like a large portion of the population, I had some pretty terrible teenage years. Drugs and alcohol were never an issue, thankfully, but a lot of other things were. I had an absolutely insane adoptive mother who really should not have been given as much as a goldfish to care for. I also suffered from depression and anxiety, a... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Should you take a free horse?: 1 of 10
Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth The phrase "you get what you pay for" may not be true in some things, but where horses are concerned, it's quite accurate. With the economy in the dumps these days, people have a lot less money to spend. Horse owners are cutting back and selling stock in an effort to lower the cost of hay... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autism: 3 of 27
Autism: An invisible enemy, Visible gift, Character building, yet A huge social rift. How can I curse it, It's just who you are. Autism hurts but it's brought us so far. Your silence means little, Your eyes say so much, The fact that you've come to enjoy a brief touch. The things that you find and show me with glee, The green... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with rude comments about your special needs child: 1 of 9
Food for Thought, Courtesy of the Food Court As a mother of a severely autistic child, I tend to look at situations in public places with a little more depth than the average person might. For example, if I see a child screaming and flailing on the grocery store floor, my mind immediately jumps to the possibility that the chi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with an autistic child: 3 of 23
Our son was diagnosed with autism on November 11th, 2005. He was two months shy of his third birthday, but he had still not said his first word. Instead, he screamed and grunted or zoned out entirely and ignored the world around him. His idea of a good time was to lie on the carpet in his bedroom and stare at the ceiling fan.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Become an advocate for your child's education: 3 of 22
If you look up the noun "advocate" in an online dictionary, the first definition that is going to pop up on your screen is "one that pleads the cause of another." While it is a succinct, accurate definition, it fails to convey the emotion and dedication that lives in the heart of any parent who advocates for their special nee... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Acceptance issues with autistic children: Parents and the world: 3 of 15
He Doesn't Bite... Hard. I do not understand why kids with Autism are treated so poorly by society in general. I know this is a common question, but I think that only parents of Autistic kids can fully comprehend it. Jason and I have virtually no friends. The two or three people who will associate with us only do it sporadic... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How Thoroughbred horses are trained: 1 of 5
The Thoroughbred horse: A sleek, powerful running machine, the ultimate equine athlete. Thousands of people worldwide enjoy watching these horses run at tracks around the globe, but very few realized the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into the training and conditioning of a winning racehorse.Unlike other breeds, Thoroughbr... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Holiday gift ideas for autistic children: 1 of 5
Bubble wrap and refrigerator boxes reign supreme In the past five years of gift shopping for my autistic son, I cannot count the number of times I've thought that it would be more logical to bypass the expensive, flashy toys in favor of the boxes and wrapping that he enjoys so much more! How many fellow autism parents have de... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Criticisms of horse racing: 2 of 9
Is the Cruelty Undeniable?Cruelty. Abuse. Exploitation. There are a number of derogatory terms aimed at the Sport of Kings, and with good reason. Even those who are involved in horse racing acknowledge the truth behind many of the claims of animals rights groups such as PeTA. Young horse are started before they are physically... More..