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My Autistic Son Went Away To Camp. Here's What I Learned.

 My Autistic Son Went Away To Camp. Here's What I Learned.

My son recently had an experience that was new for him, but also new for me as a parent. He went to an overnight camp for three weeks. Truthfully, this was something I would have never considered for my son, mostly because he is severely autistic. He wasn’t the only one who grew from this experience. Here are three things I learned.

I Need a Vacation from Vacation!

I Need a Vacation from Vacation!

The aftermath of being gone for a long vacation was substantial. But as I reflected upon the dear friends and familiar places we visited, my perception of my present situation was changed.

When Life Gets Really Crazy, I Dream About Our Vacation

When Life Gets Really Crazy, I Dream About Our Vacation

Sometimes our loved ones have to be our top priority. However, as my mom demonstrated, such is not always the case. Mom’s example is why I’m taking my husband’s words seriously.

The Importance of Stepping Outside Your Family's Comfort Zone

The Importance of Stepping Outside Your Family's Comfort Zone

Melanie Gomez shares how leaving behind the ease of familiar routines and comfort to take a vacation with your child with special needs provides priceless growth, reconnecting and refreshing for everyone in the family.

Five Things to Help Heal from Grief

Five Things to Help Heal from Grief

You used to have motivation to do all the things, to tackle the challenges, to meet the needs, to love others well in a peaceful way. Now you feel sad, angry, grumpy, tense, or unmotivated. So, what is going on? What has changed? Why are you struggling? I’m seeing it strongly right now in the general population with the Coronavirus stay-at-home orders. Why?