Category: autism

Its been a turbulent month. Really tough. The hot weather has taken an insane toll on kiddo. We have endured violence and sleepless nights. Our adventure to find our forever doggy friend came to an abrupt end. I've not been feeling it to be honest. I have felt vacant and low. The hubby has been [...]

I've spent most of this sunny weekend pushing an all too familiar feeling to the pit of my stomach, where I can almost pretend it isn't there. But not quite... It's hot. Bloody hot. And whilst the rest of the world may laugh at us Britts (understandably), we just aren't used to this weather. Especially [...]

It was a familiar feeling yesterday morning as I packed up every bag we had in the house with food, toys, electronic toys, nappies, clothes.... Unlike most people, we can't simply pop to the nearest shop to pick up something we have forgotten for kiddo. His nappies aren't available in shops and new toys and [...]

I feel so tired, My eyes are begging for sleep. I feel so tired, The sting of failure in my feet. I feel so tired, Nothing but words flying round my head. I feel so tired, Yet here I lay awake in a comfy bed. I have nothing left, My heart is running on empty. [...]

When I was 17 I fell into the deepest darkest spell of depression I've ever had. Why? Because one too many things were out of my control in a very stressful environment. The trigger? Failing my driving test. Looking back I can see that it was a life experience and something that so many people [...]

I’ve been really indecisive about writing this blog, but today have realised that it would almost be hypocritical not to since I am attempting to give a true account of a family raising an autistic child. My husband and I are fully committed to giving our son the very best life possible, where his talents [...]