“I inwardly cringe and feel so worthless when I hear how people casually talk about autism— and the language they use”
I had my last baby in my forties, so I really related to the essay from the 45-year-old woman who just had her 12th child. At the time I had a running list in my head titled, “You know you had a baby when you were old if….” First on the list was, “You have to put on your reading glasses to cut your baby’s nails.” It was certainly an experience!
P.F.
I have so much to say about the new column sharing the story of a girl with autism, but where to begin?
Meira, your story is so different from mine, and yet so similar. I’m so excited to read along with you on this journey.
A few years ago, I actually pitched a feature to Family First about autistic women. They were interested, even asked for an outline and draft, and greenlit the idea. But life happened, and it never got written.
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