Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

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Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson
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My Ability to Keep Him Safe

My Ability to Keep Him Safe

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Kate Swenson
May 23, 2025
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My Ability to Keep Him Safe
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I just saw something on Facebook that said I’m not supposed to say my autistic son is resilient or brave or strong.

I’m not supposed to say his siblings are amazing either.

I guess all of that is insulting to a disabled person. And maybe that’s true. I guess I don’t know all of the rules. And I would never want to offend someone.

What I do know is I am …

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