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Doctors, Politicians, and The Thinking Moms

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Every year a Living with Autism Workshop is put on near my hometown by a local magazine and health care system.   I attended this conference a few years ago and it was extremely disappointing.   There was no information … Continue reading

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Blind

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Say hello to Sugah!  That’s me.  That’s what Tex named me.  Sugah has a syrupy sweet connotation, doesn’t it?  Like I’m all smiles, sweetness and wouldn’t hurt a fly.  Don’t get me wrong — I have big, BIG love for … Continue reading

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$120 Million Declares the Biggest Wanker. $10 Million for Real Art and A REAL CAUSE.

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Many years ago, in a land far far away, I thought I might have a career as an artist.  Turned out I was just meant to be an ardent fan because benefactors, gallery showings, and admittedly, the talent to work with … Continue reading

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Autoimmune Disease and Military Service: Friendly Fire?

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This blog originally ran on May 19, 2012. We’ve rerun it in the past to highlight the average of 22 veterans of who commit suicide every day. We at TMR feel that this country’s treatment of military personnel and veterans is … Continue reading

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Freedom to Think

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A young mother sits in the pediatrician’s waiting room.  She looks around at other young parents.  Are they as nervous as she is? Are they going through a list of questions for the doctor?  Do they even know they should … Continue reading

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Calling All Nurses – Our Sister (and Brother) Revolutionaries

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Today is National Nurses Day.  As I have one sister-in-law, two ex-sisters-in-law, two nieces, and a cousin who are all nurses — not to mention the two good friends who recently became nurses, and the three CNMs (Certified NURSE Midwives) … Continue reading

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A CALL TO ACTION!

Call For Autism Hearings – Facebook Campaign Autism is a National Emergency! We have a unique opportunity to get Congressional hearings regarding autism. Congressman Dan Burton has committed to working with our community.  On April 24th, he posted a letter … Continue reading

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Unavoidably Unsafe

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So in my other life (non-autism life) I work in the world of oil spills. I don’t get to do anything glamorous like scrub oil off of swans or pull up alongside oil tankers in my speed boat shouting through … Continue reading

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Not by Chance

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I had an appointment for myself last week. It was supposed to be cancelled and actually was at 5pm Thursday.  But the office manager said for me to come in on Friday morning anyway; they’d squeeze me in. The appointment … Continue reading

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The Thinking Mom’s Resume

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As I approach a new stage in my life, I am left with the reality of having to market myself once again. I will soon have to re-enter the work force and provide for my children as a single mom. … Continue reading

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