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You’ve Awoken the Mommies

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There was a viral video going around a few months ago about the negative effects of the Common Core curriculum currently being pushed in schools across the country. There was an educator featured on that video chastising the administration for … Continue reading

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If I Could Do It Over

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A photo was reposted several times on Facebook a few weeks ago. It was of an empty park bench and had this question posted with it, “If you could sit here with anyone from the past or present for one … Continue reading

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Vaccines Caused My Son’s Autism

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I have been in the world of special-needs advocacy for 10 years, and in that time I have come across countless people who are defensive, close-minded, and extremely indoctrinated about their across-the-board absolute statements that vaccines can’t cause autism. These … Continue reading

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A Picture of Recovery

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This blog was originally published on March 20, 2012. Picture it. A beautiful sunset. The sky painted orange, pink and purple. A red sand beach drawn along the shore in Nova Scotia. Two young boys running…no, frolicking in the surf … Continue reading

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Autism RECOVERY: I’ll Say It Loud, He’s Recovered and I’m Proud

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About a year ago I was invited to speak at a local autism/ADHD conference. I was nervous because it had been a while since I’d spoken in front of an audience, or even dressed up (make up! lipstick! hair blown … Continue reading

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A Village of Online Friends

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It has been four years since we started falling down the biomed rabbit hole. Life has changed in so many ways. Not only for my son Anthony (who is now recovered from autism), but for me as well. I … Continue reading

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The Miraculous Fat That Nourishes The Brain and Heals The Body! Why Coconut Oil Is Good For You

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What is this miraculous fat you ask? Coconut oil of course! It is an incredibly healthy fat, no other oil is as versatile as the humble coconut oil. You can eat it, cook with it, apply on your skin, treat … Continue reading

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If You Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself…

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Recently I shared a picture of my Statement of Accomplishment from Paul Offit’s vaccine course. To catch everyone up, I have been taking courses in a number of different subjects with the intention of learning every possible aspect of autism. However, … Continue reading

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Miss Congeniality, No More

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So I have always been something of a people pleaser my entire life. Being raised in a small central-Illinois town, I learned early on that it was “easier” to fly below the radar and not cause any waves. I could … Continue reading

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Not IF but HOW MANY?

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I reluctantly entered this world of childhood chronic illness, pretty much kicking and screaming, with my child who was also kicking and screaming — and hitting and biting, and refluxing, oozing diarrhea, arching her back in pain, and banging her … Continue reading

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