Pain travels through the bloodline. Some think they can hide from it. Some try to outrun it. I used to think I could outsmart it. I thought I could think logically, make good decisions, and be spared the pain of earlier generations. But now I know this was a lie. That pain may arrive in... Continue Reading →
I am continuing to see the autism conversation elevated. I see people all across the spectrum and their family members sharing their perspectives. Here’s a few of my thoughts. Words matter. In recent years, there’s been an increase in the use of the R word. This is damaging as is saying that autism destroys families.... Continue Reading →
I came across this video of a judge speaking that reminded me of the importance of balancing authority with vulnerability. Until you’ve been in a courtroom as this judge describes, you cannot even begin to understand the pain afflicted by sentencing, both to the person being sentenced and their loved ones. This is why this judge... Continue Reading →
Beauty in the Brokenness 