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2023-24-Where we've been these past few months and other tales....

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* I decided to go back to school to get my master's degree in psychology. 

*Our autistic son is entering his final year of high school and will be graduating in the spring of 2024(fingers crossed).

*Our oldest is working hard with a full-time job, is an entrepreneur and goes to college full time. 

*Hubby is an awesome supporter, partner, and overall best friend for all that we have endured throughout out our 25+ years love affair. 

Life is busy and sometimes I don't get to blog as much as I would like to but when I do, it is worth it in the end. I still have lots to say when it comes to being an advocate for our son and it will continue. We have learned that there are not a lot of programs out there, in regard to post high school, but there are jobs that may or may not work. It is a matter of going out there and getting your special needs son or daughter out in the community, so that they can start experiencing what it is like to have responsibilities, like a job, taking public transportation, asking for help and so much more. 

Right now, I have also been trying to digest all of the transition that is taking place in our lives right now, but also embracing how both of my children have grown wiser, matured and also experienced some idea of what life can be like. Transitions are hard and scary, but you just have to take it one day, minute and hour at a time. Eventually it will all work out in the end. 



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