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Where my grief came from.
autism
parenting
selfcare
Jul 15, 2021
This morning as I was barefoot walking through the garden, connecting with the earth, I felt a deep sadness come over me.
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My instinct was to push the sadness away and to think of something e
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You have permission to protect your energy.
autism
neurodivergent
selfcare
Feb 24, 2021
It's okay to let others squirm a little; to provide them an opportunity to take responsibility for their discomfort.
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It's okay for us to speak up, to correct pronouns, to share our language
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