Today I’m talking about the relationships we parents have with our neurodivergent kids. We’re discussing what rupture and repair are, why it’s important to parent in a style that allows …

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Community, clarity, and transformation for neurodivergent adults
Community, clarity, and transformation for neurodivergent adults
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