How my Stims have worked to my Advantage in the Neurotypical World
This is a special blog post on behalf of Autism Acceptance & Autistic Appreciation Month. I’m autistic. Openly autistic and proud. Yes, like anyone else I have my good days…
Allyship
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Living on Both Sides of the Line
As a Métis woman on Canadian holidays, I live on both sides of the line. This past weekend was May 24 – the May long weekend. Queen Victoria’s birthday celebration…
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Save the Children
A little while back there was a hashtag everywhere in my newsfeed. I’m sure you saw it too. It pulled on our heartstrings, imploring us to “Save the children.” Which…
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5 Ways to Be a Better Ally
So many times, people say “Wow, you’re such a great mom!” when I tell them about my daughter. While it’s a lovely compliment, that someone thinks I have done a…
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Red Lentil Soup
I don’t cook a lot but the quickest and fairly healthy soup I make is a red lentil soup from the Kitchn site. It’s nice after a period of serious…
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Let Go to Let Them Lead
I’ll admit it: when Layla came out, I was terrified. I was scared about how I could possibly keep her safe, knowing what the media tells me about what a…
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Transparent Love and Allyship
I remember reading a blog post a couple of years ago that someone in my newsfeed shared. The blog was written by a mom who found herself with a child…