Tag Archives: Acceptance

Thoughts on “Quiet Hands”
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Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Despite what the New York Times and other critics say about memoir, I happen to love the genre—and not just because I write it myself. I love memoir because it grants me temporary access into someone else’s head. I learn … Continue reading →

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Aiming for the Sky
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Posted on November 10, 2011 by

When my daughter Katie was four and using two-word phrases, someone asked how I handled the shame. I stared at her, confused. I’ve never felt shame over Katie’s autism. Sorrow of course, but never shame. My mother says I’d feel … Continue reading →

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