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We received the official diagnosis about a week ago. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1. I’ve fought for this for so many years. It’s a huge relief. But I need some rest before the next fight. Before we start planning therapies and interventions and dealing with insurance.

Ten years of this has me so exhausted most of the time. But sometimes, like tonight when she isn’t feeling well, she asks to fall asleep in my lap. My heart just swells and I think about how much she has matured in the last year and a half. How much she has grown without any outside assistance... and I’m proud of her for finding her own way to deal with the world.

Here’s to more growth, my little lady love.

11:44 p.m. - 2019-03-07

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