Reflections

Image is Kristy, from another time. She has shoulder-length dark hair, fair complexion from never seeing the light of day, and brown eyes, looking directly at the camera with a dazed, exhausted, burnt out demeanour and expression. They are wearing a light pink pyjama top, unable to make it to the shower due to overwhelm and full time caring. The background is plain and light-colored, providing a clear view of the individual. The overall appearance is candid and unfiltered, with natural lighting.

I never want to forget. autism autistic autistic burnout communication community identity parenting trauma Jan 05, 2024

This is an image of me, deep in the trenches, around a decade ago.

My husband would message from work each day and ask how 'things' were.

Some days, I couldn't speak. I'd send pictures. This was one of those days, and I remember and still feel that exact moment. I was in the bathroom,...

Our child is struggling with demand avoidance and cannot complete simple, familiar tasks. autism autistic burnout demand avoidance pathological demand avoidance Jan 02, 2024

I've been reflecting on a powerful concept we discussed in our recent Q&A from inTune with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).

The art of living in the now, especially when supporting our children. I relate to this deeply as a parent. We often find ourselves caught up in the...

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