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The Invisible Work of Feeding a Neurodivergent Family

  There are  so many struggles of motherhood that no one talks about —and one of the biggest is this: There are almost  no  resources written for  neurodivergent mothers raising neurodivergent children . And when they do exist, they’re rarely written in a way that actually makes sense to a neurodivergent brain. One of the hardest, most invisible struggles? Feeding a family. Not just feeding them—but feeding them safely, affordably, and in a way that doesn’t cause medical issues, sensory overload, or emotional distress. In our house, this is what has to be considered  every single time  I make a grocery list: • allergies to gluten, red dye 40, tree nuts, apples, watermelon, and bell peppers • food aversions to tomatoes and onions, frozen boxed pizzas  • severe texture sensitivities • some who cannot tolerate foods touching • no casseroles or mixed foods • many who cannot eat leftovers  • dairy intolerance • no bone-in meat or chicken—ever And ...
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So They Never Have To Wonder

  You know, we talk a lot about fathers, but we don’t talk enough about what fatherhood actually is.   Being a father isn’t just about the biology. It’s about being present. It’s being consistent. It’s being responsible. It’s not coming and going when it’s convenient for you. It’s not showing up just long enough to be remembered and then disappearing again for who knows how long. And it’s not placing the responsibility of connection onto the children. Kids don’t need grand gestures. They need to feel safe. They need to know what to expect. They need to trust that love doesn’t just go away. When a parent is inconsistent, the damage doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it manifests as anxiety. It’s abandonment wounds. It’s the child wondering what they did wrong and why they’re not wanted. Which for the mom, is the hardest part. How do you get them to understand it’s not about them? It’s the shortcomings of the other person.  Protecting your children isn’t about control, ...
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A Beginning, Again

  I’m restarting this space. Not because I have suddenly figured everything out—but because I haven’t. Life has a way of changing you quietly, in between the big moments. In the time since I last wrote here, I’ve learned a lot about love, grief, growth, faith, parenting, boundaries, and what it actually means to show up for the people you care about—including yourself. I’ve learned that healing isn’t linear, and that honesty matters more than polish. This blog isn’t about pretending to have answers. It’s about telling the truth as I learn it and see it. About holding space for hard things and still choosing compassion. About parenting through imperfection, loving deeply, setting boundaries when necessary, and learning to trust myself again. I’ll write about family. About faith—the gentle kind, not the weaponized kind. About motherhood and marriage. About growth, grief, accountability, and hope. Some posts will be heavy. Some will be simple. Some will just be observations from every...
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