I want to thank you all for the lovely comments after last week’s post. I appreciate everyone who reached out. The story I tell in this poem is based in part on my own family’s experience, and in part on so many other experiences that get shared this time of year. My heart breaks with … Continue reading Follow-Up: ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism ChristmasWritten by Ashley LilleyBased on the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the houseEvery creature was stirring, from toddler to spouse;The stockings were not hung by the chimney with care,(Because a certain child could find them there.) No one was yet … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
Everybody Does That (Part 2)
(Part 2) I want to address a common statement that people say when they hear I have an autistic son: "Everybody does that."
Check In
The only consistent thing about life is that it always changes. Nine months ago, I posted an update about how well my son has been going to school. Now, it feels like we're right back to preschool. Regressions are a hallmark of autism. Anything can bring them on. A growth spurt, a physical ailment, a … Continue reading Check In
Such a Good Dad
Today I want to share a story from six years ago. Life was pretty chaotic back then. We had an infant, a hyperactive 3-year-old with a shiny new autism diagnosis, and my husband was in school on top of working full-time. I had given up my job to become a full-time mom/therapist/administrator/advocate/taxi driver for the … Continue reading Such a Good Dad
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