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Why I’m writing here.

I’ve shared pieces of our life online before, mostly in small moments. A caption here. A story there. But there are parts of this life that don’t fit well in short form.This space exists for those parts.I’m a mom to neurodiverse children with complex needs. Some of our communication happens beyond spoken words. Much of our parenting happens outside the expectations people carry about what motherhood is supposed to look like.I’m writing here to slow things down.To give context to moments that are often misunderstood. To talk about caregiving without turning it into inspiration or tragedy. To name the quiet grief, the regulation work, the invisible labor, and the deep love that all exist at the same time.This won’t be a how-to space. I’m not here to offer advice that fits everyone. I’m here to tell the truth as we live it, with care and intention.Some posts will be short. Some will be heavy. Some will simply be observations from an ordinary day that isn’t actually ordinary.If you’re parenting in a similar space-or trying to understand someone who is-this place is for you.And if you’re new to this world, welcome.

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By TheMomAndTheCaregiver

I’m a mother raising neurodiverse children with complex needs, living at the intersection of motherhood and caregiving. I write about nonverbal communication, nervous system regulation, burnout, and what inclusion actually looks like in real life. This space holds the parts of parenting that don’t fit neatly into expectations.

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