thanks so much Elise!

I would love to be added to the neurodiverse writers list! My first novel has been accepted and is coming out in a year. I'm excited to check out all the other neurodiverse writers on here!

That sounds like an amazing Sunday! I would add maybe homemade pancakes and time playing with my kiddo to that, maybe some art.

ooh I love the phrase "flourishing autism"!

Incredible! Where did you find that?

One of my favorites! A new tradition for sure.

Display looks beautiful, good luck!!

Wow this looks amazing, thank you for sharing this!

oh thank you these look wonderful!

oh that's a great donation for an auction!

Poor ivies! I hate when light is the problem, there's so little we can do about it.

And when she curls up to soak in the warmth, I hope she feels just as I do when my overgrown baby curls up in my lap and whispers into my neck "I love you too".

That seems terribly long to wait between experiencing your greatest joy. I hope that instead, she values heat the way we value love. She seeks it out because she can't make it herself, like we seek out connections.

Still thinking about the near-future Canada panel!