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Tag Archives: UC Davis
This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 3
In a panic, I called everyone I knew in the area. No one was home. I called Nate back and he insisted that I call my parents. “My parents? No way.” “You have to. I need help.” They can’t really … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 2
After the incident in the shower, Jennifer, my respite sitter, struggled to keep things under control. But my daughter was in a rage fueled by anger, puberty, sensory dysregulation, or a combination of all three. Katie kicked the mirrored closet … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 1
Speaking of gratitude, I am beyond grateful that the University of California saw fit to introduce me to five of the most amazing friends a gal could have. We met in Sereno Hall at U.C. Davis (UCD) in the fall of … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, Truckee, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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Mark Your Calendar for a Special Autism Awareness Event
I am proud to announce that I will be a featured reader at the Sixth Annual Benefit for Autism Research sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center. The event will take place on April 13, 2015, at the U.C. Davis MIND … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Autism Awareness, Gratitude, Memoir, MIND Institute, Sacramento Poetry Center, UC Davis, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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