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Lisa Jane Nixon
I once wondered why Mother Teresa said, “Some people come into your life either as a blessing or a lesson.” This single phrase may seem cliché, but it helped transform how I view life. Although it’s not every day someone comes into your life as a literal blessing or lesson in disguise, it does happen—and…
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Climbing Everest
No one signs up to climb Mount Everest thinking it will be easy. Incredibly, Autism parenting is the same—without a map, without a tour guide, and sure enough—no reassurance. The only difference between the two is that no one signs up for the other. People ask me all of the time, “How do you do…
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Autism in The Caribbean
A Hidden Journey of Sun, Sand, and Strength CONFESSION: I’ve been strongly considering leaving my sun-kissed land of white-blanketed sandy beaches and turquoise seas, to move to a different Caribbean country. One that has the much-needed resources to help my little champ soar to independence. Before making any drastic decision, I conducted thorough research to…
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Lisa Jane Nixon
I once wondered why Mother Teresa said, “Some people come into your life either as a blessing or a lesson.” This single phrase may seem cliché, but it helped transform how I view life.…
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Climbing Everest
No one signs up to climb Mount Everest thinking it will be easy. Incredibly, Autism parenting is the same—without a map, without a tour guide, and sure enough—no reassurance. The only difference between the…
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Autism in The Caribbean
A Hidden Journey of Sun, Sand, and Strength CONFESSION: I’ve been strongly considering leaving my sun-kissed land of white-blanketed sandy beaches and turquoise seas, to move to a different Caribbean country. One that has…
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The Sounds of Hope: How My Non-Verbal Son Found His Voice
There were times when silence filled our home—not the peaceful kind, but the kind that…
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On the other side of the Fist: Milestones, Setbacks, Autism & Aggression
Goodbye sippy cup! Like any parent, watching your kids meet their milestones gives you a…
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Single Parent Dating Horrors
I recall reading a short story back in Junior high school titled “Waiting for Love” by Bahamian Author, Cheryl Albury. I thought it was the unhappiest love story ever! It told the tale of…
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TICS DISORDER
“Embrace each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-transformation”-Bernie S. Siegel. Getting ready for work early one morning, I heard a loud, desperate gasp for air echoing down the hallway. I immediately…
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