The Workplace Vs. Being a Special Needs Parent (and some other things that are irking me)
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The Workplace Vs. Being a Special Needs Parent (and some other things that are irking me)

Yes, yes, I haven’t been blogging here for most of 2022. I have my reasons, and they’re just some of those pesky things that are currently irking me. The Online Autism Community One word. Toxic. It was my hope, in starting this blog, to start an online community for autistics and their family members. For…

What Is Red Instead, And Why It Matters
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What Is Red Instead, And Why It Matters

Back in January 2009, when we started our autism journey, I had no clue about the issues concerning the organization Autism Speaks.  It wasn’t until I joined many online support groups, and even Twitter, that I learned about the issues concerning this organization.  In April 2009, I blissfully sailed through National Autism Awareness Month and…

My 5 Favorite Instagram Accounts For Special Needs Parenting
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My 5 Favorite Instagram Accounts For Special Needs Parenting

I feel like I owe everyone an apology. I had wanted to have Happily Ever Autism launched and active in April. I was working hard on it. But, as life has a way of doing sometimes, life here turned into a full blown, no nonsense, who’s your daddy sh*t show in late February, and I’m…