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Have you ever wished you could understand the thoughts swirling around in your husband's mind? Guest Jeremy Rochford gives insight into the minds of neurodiverse husbands.

Jeremy Rochford has his BA in Communications (PennWest University) and is a Trauma Informed Certified Life Coach and Austims Specilist who specializes in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic. As a parent of 2 Neurodivergent children, as well as having his own later-in-life Autism/ADHD diagnosis, Jeremy offers a unique blend of personal and professional experience to support families with their specific need(s). He and his wife have a Neurodiverse marriage of over 20 years and live in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Fall is full of gorgeous leaves, harvest festivals and pumpkin pie lattes. For some kids, Fall also means Halloween decorations that can be scary for neurodiverse kids. Here are tips to help your kids process and respond to Halloween decor that is scary for them.

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While we can chat about all the tips and tricks for doing self-care, we also need to look how life at home can be restructured to have less challenges. This is not making the home environment conflict free (because that is not possible), but looking at the highest causes of conflict and finding a way to revamp it to fit your neurodiverse family. Because the more conflict you endure, your need for self-care increases.

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This week I share practical ways to teach your kids to wait their turn while helping your husband understand and accept the interruptions that come with a neurodiverse household. 

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At the end of a exhausting and long day, time to unwind before bed is needed. Your mind is moving rapidly and you want to relax.

Sometime our go-to method of unplugging from the world is actually connecting with the world by scrollling.

If you want to unplug from this pattern, listen to my two tips to change this habit.

Screenzen for phones and computer https://screenzen.co/#getapp

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I found one of the best ways to enjoy life every day, especially when facing repeated challenges, is to live seasonally. And on this episode, the Queen of Seasonal Living, Lisamarie Landreth, is sharing extremely practical tips how you can add seasonal moments with as little as 1 minute a day. She shares her personal experience living seasonally with limited time and a budget. I highly encourage you to check out her amazing notes linked below.

Quick note, seasonal living is great for the whole family! It provides new sensory experiences along with pattern recognition for events and activities. I have included my family in this journey and it has been a joy to share it with them.

A little more about our guest. Lisamarie Landreth is the founder of Paper & Glam, a lifestyle membership and creative community helping women experience the year as an emotional progression—not another productivity cycle. Since 2008, she has brought women together through seasonal living, planning, reading, faith, and memory keeping, creating sustainable rhythms that help them become more present inside their everyday lives.

Paper & Glam is a world for women who want to hold everyday life beautifully.

PLAN THE LIFE.

LIVE THE SEASON. 

KEEP THE STORY.

📝 Your Seasonal Living Notes from Lisamarie:

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We all have movies we’re glad never to watch again, and for me, that movie is Groundhog Day. I know, I know, it is a beloved classic, but watching the same day over and over again was painful for me.

When we have a neurodivergent spouse and children, life can sometimes feel the same way. As though every day is a repeat of the one before it, with the same problems on repeat, with little change.

Over the past few years, I’ve found small solutions that have helped me break out of that mindset, and I’m excited to share one of them with you today.

Hosanna Revivial One Thing I Ask Prayer Journal https://hosannarevival.com/collections/one-thing-i-ask

Leuchtturm Some Lines A Day Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rbmdwc https://www.leuchtturm1917.com/some-lines-a-day.html

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

Listening to wives and moms in neurodiverse families, one of the most common topics are the chronic or autoimmune illnesses women are dealing with. As the complexity of life increases, prioritizing health is a key item ignored in women's lives. Often, the neglect eventually cathces up. Listen to the 7 early signs you could be dealing with chronic health issues.

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

Many women have basic understanding of their cycle, usually when they ovulate and their expected period. But there is SO much more to understand for not only your fertility but overall health. I share many tips to make the shifts in your cycle easier and suggestions if your period is irregular. Also when you will look your best to get family photos!

• Menstrual Phase - Bleed: Winter
• Follicular Phase - Rise: Spring
  • Follicular Phase - Ovulation: Summer
• Luteal Phase 1 - Shift: Fall
• Luteal Phase 2 - Contemplate: Deep Fall

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

You have spent many hours getting your kids ready for school beginning, shopping, labeling and going over their schedule.  After weeks of preparation you send them off to school.  And in a few short weeks the sickness and colds begin.  These are my sensory friendly remedies you can stock up ahead of time and be prepared for the cold season. Because we both know going into a store with sick kids to find mediciine is no fun!

• Elderberry syrup home made recipe: https://www.thebutterhalf.com/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup/ I usually omit the dried echinacea because of the grittier taste
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

I love viewing our abilities and challenges with an executive function viewpoint, because it is a leveling field. Everyone has executve function skills they are weaker in and stronger in others, whether or not the person is neurodiverse. By focusing on our executive function strengths as individuals, you can find ways as a family to work together that richly reflects everyones uniqueness.

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Smart But Scatterdd Guide To Success https://amzn.to/4wbzbLZ

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

Caring for a Neurodiverse Family could feel an uphill battle with little success to show. But there are hidden successes if you know where to look for it. It is timeto change our perspectives and see all the amazing challenges you have pushed through. If you are feeling discouraged, this is the episode is for you friend.

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

Dr. Stephanie Holmes is a trailblazer regarding advocating for neurodiverse couples and families within a Christian framework.  She shares her personal wisdom raising a family in a time neurodiversity was not understood and how she managed her self-care. There are so many good lessons she shares with us. Also if you are a movie buff, check out their Holmes Cinema Clues in the show notes. You will see movies in a completely different light!

Resources mentioned:

Journey Of You Planner Kickstarter

Self-Care Worksheet

Couples Executive Function Comparison Worksheet 

Christian Neurodiverese Couples Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/neurodiverse-christian-couples--4992356

Holmes Cinema Clues website holmescinemaclues.com or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@HolmesCinemaCluesAutisminMedia

Christian Neurodiverse Marriage website & resources https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com

Autism Spectrum Resources For Marriage and Family Self-Care https://www.holmesasr.com

Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/175607781flxqhbev

Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on Substack https://drstephaniecholmes.substack.com

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

Let's walk through one of the self-care categories of the J.O.Y. planner to see how you could use it.  The focus for this episode will be on our mind, our mental and emotional health. Also note it is the Hearing Heart and not Healing Heart app.

Also the opportunity to join the Kickstarter is less than two weeks so jump on board!

Journey Of You Planner

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmpaperie/the-joy-planner-system

Resources

Pause App https://wildatheart.org/pause

Hearing Heart App (Apple only, Google coming) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hearing-heart/id6754335903

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

It is story time, let's chat about two different women using the Journey Of You Planner.  First is a single mom with a young neurodiverse kid.  The second story is a woman married 20 years to a neurodiverse man and most of her kids are living on their own. We will explore how tiny steps in these women lives can add up over time to grow their self-care and be intentional in their relationships.

Journey Of You Panner Kickstarter

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It is time! The Journey Of You or J.O.Y. Planner is finally launched on Kickstarter. At it's very essence this is a planner system which allows you to ensure your self-care happens on a weekly basis, be intentional in your important life roles and manage your long to-do list. My "why" for using the planner is being in a neurodiverse family, yours may be different.  Maybe you are a caregiver or dealing with autoimmune challenges.  Or you are recovering from childhood trauma and get stuck trying to find time for your self-care and growth.  Regardless of your "why", the how is the same for all of us.  And this planner is the answer to the "how". How can I spend time on myself when the challenges seem so big? How can I take the small steps that seem like big steps to me?  How could there be a way out of this pit?  The system in the Journey Of You Planner is the answer.  

Tomorrow I will release an episode comparing two different women's lives and how the planner could be used.    If you never heard of Kickstarter, it is a crowdfunding site allowing creators to bring a product to life through community support.  By providing funds towards the campaign, you will receive rewards (aka the planner) in return.  But the J.O.Y. Planner only comes to life if it is fully funded.

I have a big favor to ask, can you send it to any woman you know who has a big heart, cares for everyone else and puts herself last? 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmpaperie/the-joy-planner-system

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

The time has come! I will be launching my Kickstarter for the Journey Of You (J.O.Y.) planner on July 21st. This is the system I have used over a decade protect my time and self-care but also invest into my important roles. I encourage you to take a leap and invest in yourself.

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

If you need a laugh, this episode is for you. I have found so much joy in the unique way my kids see the world.  And I have used it to help increase my joy, especially in those hard moments with them.  

📖 Planner KIckstarter Launching Soon! https://christinamariepaperie.com/planner/

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

The more you hide yourself and your daily problems, the more hollow and discontent you will feel. Pretending all if fine, when each day feels a battle field is a recipe for sadness and burnout. We shouldn't sugar coat life nor ignore the challenges those with autism or ADHD in our family are experiencing.  But we can find a way to authentic on various levels in everday life so we no longer feel like a chameleon, hiding our true self.

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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

If you are serious about your self-care and also need to manage a lengthy to-do list, this episode is especially for you.  After many iterations of this planner system, I will soon be launching my Kickstarter to bring it to life.  This planner is great for any woman in a neurodiveres family but also for any woman who is a caregiver, dealing with autoimmune issues or their spouse is strugging with addictions.  

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Driving in the summer, your windshield can be filled with bugs.  So many it can be hard to see through your windshield unless you turn on your wipers.  The same can happen to our hearts, unintentional or intentional comments can leave marks on our heart and we can not see ourselves clearly anymore. Taking time to realize these comments are clouding our vision and removing them is how we can begin seeing ourself clearly again.  

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Do you start your day with a goal in mind and by lunchtime complete forget it? Or working on a mindset shift but keep slipping into negative habits? I share one easy method to help me remember my goals and dreams.

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I chat with Libby Clark, from the Cassandra Uncaged Podcast about her marriage and family life before and after the diagnosis, the difference the diagnosis made and how she does self-care in her life. I hope her story encourages you.

Let me introduce you our guest. Libby has an intimate walk with Jesus, and has been married to Steve for 41 years, and they have 7 children. The first 32 years were chaotic confusion, but following Steve’s diagnosis of Asperger’s (ASD1) 9 years ago, they have an amazing new trajectory in their relationship, and together they have learned insights that bring hope to neurodiversity. Addressing the individual over the institution, Libby brings hopeful insight into healing the heart. Wounded people wound, but healed people heal. Libby utilizes a simple technique she developed called F-L-T. 

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Summer is meant for day trips and spending time in the sun and on the water.  One way to make your time outdoors easier is creating a go-bag or mom bag.  Think of it as your arsenal of goodies ready to handle sensory challenges and normal daily needs. I share what is in my bag and along with items I bring for my own self-care.

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My Daytime Computer Glasses from Dreamwalkerz   Use CHRISTINA10 for 10% off*

ARK Chewie Necklace - made in USA

Ear Loops

Honest Wipes

Trek Mosquito Spray (found in local store)

Badger Anti-bug also good alternative

Babo Spray Sunscreen  (no longer using) Alba Kids - better option

Babo Baby Sunscreen Spray (better but still need to rub it in)

Think Sunscreen (EWG verified)

Arnica Bruise Gel

Patch (not Nutricare) Bamboo Bandage

Mosquito Bite Relief Bandage 

Murphy's Bite Relief Balm or 3 - pack

Manuka Honey Wound Healing Ointment - heals wounds quickly

Active Skin Repair - my new fav option for wounds with no smell

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You enjoy dinner parties, family events, concerts or travel but your spouse prefers his friends, small events, his special interest events and solitude. Your friends are doing double dates or vacations together and it seems a far away possibility. Sometimes we put our interests and needs for community on hold because our spouse is unable or does not want to join us. With creativity, you can find a way to enjoy life and be part of a community.

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The dictionary defines mindset as a "fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations". So it is wise to examine our own mindset, especially since it can impact being a wife, mom and our follow through on self-care.

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Back in season 1, Episode 45 I shared being on the struggle bus with my sleep for YEARS. I began using night-time blue blocking glasses but it wasnt until I listend to Thaddeus Owens that I had an operating guide for my whole day for better sleep. My previous glasses, my husband said made me look like a Miami Vice Drug Queen so I went on the search for feminine, attractive glasses. When I saw Heidi Sime's (Thaddeus wife) circadian glasses, I was hooked. I purchased these on my own and have used them almost every evening, including when I am out in public. In this episode, Heidi and I will chat about her journey on improving her physical and mental health along with her passion to help women to have better sleep. And a big thank you to Heidi and Thaddeus, use code CHRISTNA10 for 10% off their gorgeous and functional circadian glasses.

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Heidi Sime is the co founder and CEO of DreamWalkerz, a circadian wellness brand helping women restore sleep, energy, and overall well being through light based solutions. She is a circadian coach and certified instructor in Maya Fiennes’ Yoga for Real Life, blending nervous system support with practical tools for everyday living. With an MFA in Ecological Architecture, Heidi now channels her creative background into producing beautiful photography and curating elevated circadian wellness products for women, nurseries, and homes, all designed to help protect hormones and create healthier, more nurturing environments.

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Support is a vital need for moms in neurodiverse families and for any woman. You have small and big dreams. A cheerleader to encourage your journey is a blessing, especially when others may try to discourage our dreams. If you are seeking cheerleaders in your life, here are three steps I've taken to bring encouragers and supporters into my life.

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Two opposing facts can be true. You can love the idosyncrancies of your spouse and kids, laugh at their corny jokes and appreciate the unique view of the world. Also you can be stressed from the verbal olympics on simple topics, unexpected emotional outbursts any time of the day that rattle you and lingering hurt over words or actions without empathy. By spotting these 3 signs, you can begin taking steps to process your feelings and look for strategies.

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A common theme among mothers raising neurodivergent children is the impact to her career.  Many women quit their jobs or switch to part-time work to allow the time and flexibiility for their family needs.  

Financial constraints or marriage challenges may propel you to look for a job.  But if you have been out of the workforce for many years, it feels impossible. Where do you begin?  By breaking down the process into small steps, there is a way.  Here are my suggestions for starting. 

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There are joyous moments in a neurodiverse family which we can laugh about but we can not ignore the hard moments. Sometimes the hardship is tackling simple communications for other couples, but it requires long conversations breaking down the nuance of word meaning and vocal tone. Every day trying to comprehend what your child is communicating in a meltdown over clothes or sound.

Honestly, tasks which many families can do in minutes can take half an hour to hours for us. But sometimes life is hard because we have learned unhealthy coping skills, our maturity tasks still in progress (Dr Jim Wilder) or we have undealt trauma. Realizing we have a choice, even when it feels we do not have a choice is an important mind shift for growth.

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Have you ever written down all the tasks you accomplish in a day? It is a long list from managing your home, feeding your family, researching sensory strategies, juggling therapies, working on your marriage and helping kids regulate. Sustaining a high level of activity does have its drawbacks and it is understandable when a ball is dropped.  How much do you berate yourself when you forgot an appointment, missed the note on classroom snacks or didn't realize someone's medication ran out?  If this is you, here is the encouragment you need for those moments.  

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Self-care is a needed luxury which is not easy to cultivate in a neurodiverse family. There is always a need to be met, a new challenge requiring deciphering and a constant pace which is difficult to maintain. Exercise is often the first important life-care (self-care) activity to be dropped. As time passes, the capacity and ability to be active again is daunting. My guest is Sarah Stein, a parent of a neurodivergent teen and has been a fitness instructor for cycle, swim and other group fitness classes. She will explain simple steps to start exercising that is achievable and works with your neurodiverse family. Don't give up on those goals, each small step will add up!

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Ever scroll Pinterest for meal ideas, yet finding no recipes working for your families sensory profiles? Possibly you miss having adult meals because of the limited palate of your kids.  Here are three ideas for simple meal planning  with kids who have sensory challenges that allow you to have a real meal instead of chicken nuggets and mac & cheese.

Episode 41: Is Meal Planning Even Possible for Moms with Sensory Kids? Meal Tips For Your Neurodiverse Family

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Emergencies can push anyone to the edge of their limits, but for neurodiverse kids massive thunderstorms and tornadoes can be super exciting or sensory traumatic, resulting in big emotions. And somehow you need to get your whole family into a safe location in a very short time frame. Which means unexpected interruptions, no foreshadowing and schedule changes which can cause cause a meltdown for some autistic and ADHD kids. Based on my personal and professional background, I share three tips to help you plan ahead and reduce anxiety.

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As stress of neurodiverse marriage and family life grows, one of the first self-care activities to disapear is your hobbies.  Time passes and we can forget what brought joy into your life. Enjoying life is a crucial component to live and thrive in a neurodiverse family.  Let's chat how you find a hobby that brings life to your soul but is also manageable with your limited time. 

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Marriage is two people living in community, learning to love each other and live together in harmony. When neurodiversity is a component, the challenges can lead to seeing only the negative, what your spouse is lacking. Continued focus on solely the negative while ignoring your husband's efforts and slow growth can lead to a dangerous cycle. When your heart is hurting and numb, how do you pivot to begin perceiving his strengths? Here are my suggestions for first steps on this process.

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Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships

Uniquely Us: Gracefully Navigating the Maze of Neurodiverse Marriage, Autism and Faith

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There are many sensory challenges we help our kids traverse when they are younger, haircuts is a major one.  Usually the hair salon or barber shop is loud, lots of new people, scratchy hair falling down the back of their shirt, uncomfortable cutting cape around their neck and having a stranger position their head.  This can add up to a major meltdown from the sensory overwhelm.  Not only does your kid need a break after a haircut, but likely you as well. You will benefit from my mistakes and learned experiences with these three steps for less stress at the hair salon.

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Your energy to be engaged, invest in your children, and keep up with the appointments is continually decreasing. Maybe you are scared if you fast forward your current trajectory, where you will be physically and emotionally in 1 -3 years? But you can't think that far ahead, you are trying to figure out one single day at a time. I am sharing one of my self-care tools I have used in these exact moments.

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In the beginning your focus is love, helping your family with the "gaps" between the expectations of life and the abilities of your husband or children.  Your goal is to support them, but this isn't a sprint, its an ultramarathon, living in a neurodiverse family.  Moments of rest breaks are seldom leading to burnout.  You realize you are over-functioning, meeting any need regardless of your capacity.  Then the moment happens; when your body, mind, or health are unable to push beyond your limits.  Let's chat how you can recover from this situation and to care for your family while not neglect yourself.

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For some families, one of the hardest times of the day is in the morning.  So many tranistions along with changing out of soft pajamas into uncomfortable clothes. The struggle is real for kids with sensory challenges.  Understanding how kids' minds and body process these challenges can give us patience.  But what else can you do?  I have a few ideas to help with your morning routine and kepe your sanity.

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Parenting offers a unique opportunity to invest in your kids' lives—especially for neurodiverse children. This challenge intensifies if your neurodivergent husband isn't engaged in the process. On the flip side, his insights from growing up with autism, ADHD, and/or sensory issues can be incredibly helpful. I'm sharing my co-parenting tips, which you can use immediately, along with real examples of how I encourage empathy in my children.

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Do you feel burned out — in a desert of energy — while your daily roles and tasks haven't changed? How do you recover? There are two steps you can take to begin reversing over-functioning and invest in yourself.

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You love so many of the quirky differences you see in your family, yet there are challenges with your marriage and raising your child(ren) your friends don't experience.  I'm guessing you have researched online and read books to understand the uniqueness of your famly and how to help them.  And you keep coming back to the question, are my husband and child autistic?  While I am not trained to diagnosis, I can share my personal experiences wrestling with the question and the threee steps you can to take.

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In some neurdiverse marriages as spouse can be perplexed, unable or unwilling to meet their wife's needs.  What should you do? Ignore your needs and keep pushing on?  I am sharing how I found investing into these five areas of my self-care helped tremendously. 

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As the end of year approaches, naturally we reflect on the past year and contemplate the potential joys and struggles for the upcoming New Year. Your emotions can swing from sweet and bitter as you reflect on the year. It seems easier to hit the fast forward button and ignore your emotions and challenges. When you do take a moment to reflect, over time amazing growth can occur. I have two vital questions for you to contemplate as we move into the New Year.

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Your husband has many good qualities but during Christmas time the seasonal sensory overload and changes in routine can cause many men to forget the mental load their wives carry this time of year.  Christmas gifts can be bought without thought or forgotten completely. Managing all the usual family responsibilities while adding extra holiday activities can be exhausting. So let's focus on you, your plan at Christmas time to care for your self.  If your not married, this plan is for you too.

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Creating time for our own self-care means we have a plan for those sick days with our sensory challenged kids.  Here is part 2 of my specific remedies for stuffy nose, earaches, sore throats and chapped lips/nose. 

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It’s never fun being sick, especially for kids. When your child has sensory challenges, a simple cold can turn into a search of remedies that don’t send them running. In this two-part series, I’m sharing some of my favorite approaches, beginning with immune-boosting options to help prevent illness or shorten the time you and your kids are sick. Remember having a plan for sick days is a form of self-care.

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• Elderberry syrup home made recipe: I usually omit the dried echinacea because of the grittier taste
• Fire Cider Recipe 
• Kid Friendly Version  I also add range slices and cinnamon sticks
• Food based vitamin C 

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At first the frustrations, misunderstanding and unmet needs slowly build up and are easier to ignore.  However, over time, these thoughts can become overwhelming and all you can see are the problems, the differences and the lonelienss. Added onto these overwhleming feelings are the holidays and the last thing your interested in is celebrating. Toxic positivity isn't the answer to this hopelessness, but what is? I have glimmers of hope to share from my own experience.

Hosanna Revival One Thing I Ask 5 Year Journal

Did you miss the earlier weeks? ➡ Check out Week 1  Week 2   Week 3

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