Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

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Nov 25, 2023
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I had a realization hit me hard recently.

Being realistic about my son’s autism makes people uncomfortable. And I don’t necessarily know or understand why.

Let me explain.

This morning I was thinking about the future. About four little kids growing up. About being an empty nester. About autism. And so on.

A waterfall of thoughts falling down.

And a thou…

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