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Tag Archives: Labyrinth
Trust the Process, Part 2
After walking the labyrinth, I grabbed some hot chocolate and stood in the peaceful courtyard, talking to friends. They all commented on how beautifully my daughter had waited. For whatever reason, Katie has always loved attending the labyrinth ceremony. Tonight … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Authenticity, Autism, Dating, First Date, Labyrinth, Letting Go, Single Parent, Trust, Unplanned Life
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Trust the Process, Part 1
By early December 2017, I had decided to let Raymond, the man I thought I’d waited for all these years, go. But letting go is never easy. Yes, I was miserable. Yes, I hadn’t seen him in over four months, … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Authenticity, Autism, Change, Dating, Labyrinth, Online Dating, Settling, Single Parent, Soulmate, Trust, Unplanned Life
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Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 3
After the meltdown, after the sensory binge, after putting the pieces together (read Part 1 and Part 2), my daughter and I checked out Livermore’s labyrinth, hidden in a courtyard behind the Presbyterian Church. It was lovely, ringed in candles. … Continue reading
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Tagged Authenticity, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Education, Gratitude, Labyrinth, Letting Go, Sensory Integration, Unplanned Life
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Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 2
After my daughter’s food throwing meltdown at the Vietnamese restaurant (read Part 1 here), we headed straight for the park. Katie swung hard for 20 minutes, then took off her shoes and practically rolled in the sand. Then her shoes … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Labyrinth, Parenting, Sensory Integration, Shame, Speech Delay, Unplanned Life
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Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 1
While I’ve been busy launching Autism A to Z and the Whistlestop Writers Open Mic, some of my friends have been tackling their own exciting projects. Sharon, for example, has long had a dream to build a labyrinth and lead … Continue reading
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Tagged Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Labyrinth, Parenting, Sensory Integration, Shame, Speech Delay, Unplanned Life
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