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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - \"All Kids Do That\" · 0 replies · +2 points

This is such a great idea for a series. I've been the recipient of "that's an issue for a lot of people" and "that sounds just like me" / "I can totally relate."
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Things I Find In My House · 0 replies · +1 points

Dude, sometimes, it's like you're writing about me. A girl in my neighborhood actually got *mad* at me once because after she showed me a diary her mom got her, I drew the rose on the front of it over...and over...and over...and over... I was 9 or 10 then. Even in high school - junior year - I would still get into those phases. Just about every notebook page for school had a certain kind of eye drawn it several times. It actually really interfered with my ability to pay attention, because I had to keep drawing these things.
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Angst, ennui, desolati... · 1 reply · +1 points

I'm happy to be one of your Emilies. I'm not sure if the comment you referenced is on this post: http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2010/10/fuck-au... or if Other Emily said something similar.

You could always try to simplify the process of sharing what is bothering him. An example from my own experience that might help illustrate:

When I first met with people from the autism support program at my school, they asked me what kinds of things I would like help with. I had no idea what to tell them. If there was a list of things (spoken or written), it would have been much easier, because I could have just checked boxes or answered yes or no, and the options they gave me might have helped me think of other things. Doing something similar with Child 1 might make it easier for him to convey information, if he wants to.

I really like what Lizbeth said above. If he clearly doesn't want to talk about it, regardless of whether he is actually able to or not, then I would just do what you can to support him and put him at ease, while at the same time letting him know that you are simply there for him. Do you think he might enjoy a mother-son picnic at a BART station?
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Quick! Before I forget... · 0 replies · +1 points

Also, this: "It's the little things you do that might make the entire day or month or year for one person, so do them. Do them again and again because we have no idea how much of an impact we can make by our very small gestures." is awesome
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Quick! Before I forget... · 0 replies · +1 points

"Yeah, that's part 46."
And we were 78 miles away at 10:27.
Also, anticipation is AWFUL.

May your new year bring hilarious memes, adorable cats, and other good things.
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - New Year\'s Resolutions · 0 replies · +1 points

I love your resolution. Alcohol is not good stuff. I also love that you're committed enough to tell us all, and that your husband will be joining you. Go Smo!
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Phone conversations: A... · 0 replies · +1 points

*shudder*
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - This child is so adorable · 0 replies · +1 points

I have wanted a SEPTA map to frame and hang on the wall since I moved here, so I'm just a little bit jealous of your little guy right now.
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Phone conversations: A... · 1 reply · +4 points

Well Hubs only told him to say hi...
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13 years ago @ http://yeahgoodtimes.b... - Mama takes a staycation · 0 replies · +1 points

I don't have anything witty to say, but I'm glad you get a few days to yourself :)
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