In 2010 I received a weird phone call from my autistic daughter’s aide at the public high school she was attending. I was at work and unable to pick up the phone but the message mentioned something about “cursing and shoving…” but the message was unclear. I wanted an answer to what was happening but […]
Read more "Here’s to the Parents who Lunch!"I didn’t hear Oprah’s speech because I gave up watching award shows when I realized how truly disgusting they are. Just entertain me, Hollywood monkeys. Award yourselves if you must but it’s your job to make great works of art. I try to imagine a Golden Globes for people who work everyday….how much hard eye […]
Read more "The Golden Globes are Horseshit and LA Needs to Vote."It’s been one year since I moved my then 22 year old autistic daughter into her supported living apartment. As part of the transition, the apartment was set up weeks before she moved. She visited a few times before the move so she had a visual picture of what she new home would be like. […]
Read more "A Year Without Autism"There are days when I wake up and see the goodness in almost everyone. I feel well rested, refreshed and ready to face the day in peace with a renewed sense of purpose. I attribute this feeling 100% to the fact that I will never have to attend another fucked up IEP meeting ever again. […]
Read more "School: The Disability Trinity Part II"