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Leanne Menzo
5 days ago2 min read
Christmas Joy
Dear Addie, After eight weeks of being surrounded by Christmas magic (yes, I start decorating on Halloween), I assure you that the...
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 20, 20242 min read
The Oprah Effect
Dear Addie, When we think of life skills, we often focus on basic everyday needs, such as self-care, time management, and communication....
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Welcome Home
Dear Addie, This week, I watched a video of a sweet boy with Down syndrome greeting his older brother, who was returning home from...
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 5, 20245 min read
Tis The Season For Thunderstorms
Dear Addie, We all want to believe that we see the world through the same lens, feel the same touch, or witness the same joy. That we all...
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Leanne Menzo
Nov 29, 20243 min read
Turn It Up
Dear Addie, If you were to ask any parent about the moment they witnessed their child's first word, you would likely receive a detailed...
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Leanne Menzo
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Be A Rainbow
Dear Addie, Many people may not realize that, in addition to receiving academic support and speech therapy at school, you also learn and...
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Leanne Menzo
Nov 14, 20243 min read
I'll Read It Again And Again
Dear Addie, Most people have a favorite movie—one that they can watch a hundred times over and never tire of it. Growing up, your...
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Leanne Menzo
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Tonight
Dear Addie, ...And just like that, I found myself playing yet another game of "Guess That Tune With Addie." Sometimes fun, sometimes...
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Leanne Menzo
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Trick Or Turkey?
Dear Addie, And just like that this year is still proving to be racing by with Halloween 2024 officially complete. On to Grinch season!...
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Leanne Menzo
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Reminders
Dear Addie, You never know when or where a reminder of this journey will present itself. Most days, I go about my business and don’t give...
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Leanne Menzo
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Fun At The Farm
Dear Addie, This past weekend we had a quick break in our usual organized chaos to head out to our happy place, for a little rest and...
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Leanne Menzo
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Family, Pizza, Trains - Oh My!
Dear Addie, A few weeks ago, a sneeze disrupted our family plans. What most people may not realize is that having a hypersensitive...
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Leanne Menzo
Oct 3, 20242 min read
The Givers
Dear Addie, I was just talking to Nana a few weeks ago as she and Papa were preparing for a trip to North Carolina. I mentioned to them...
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Leanne Menzo
Sep 26, 20243 min read
A Sneeze
Dear Addie, Everything was going so well and then after a seemingly normal moment, it wasn't. Autism intervened and changed the...
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Leanne Menzo
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Another Chapter Begins
Dear Addie, This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in your journey as you enter 8th grade! Cue the emotional moments for mom......
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Leanne Menzo
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Feel The Feels
Dear Addie, This week I spiraled. I wouldn't say I like it when this happens, but I've also been traveling this journey long enough now...
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Leanne Menzo
Sep 5, 20242 min read
A Kite
Dear Addie, This past holiday weekend we wasted no time grabbing big sister Clara from school and heading straight to our happy place for...
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Leanne Menzo
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Miss Addie
Dear Addie, And just like that, summer seems to be in the rearview mirror. I mean, other than the fact that it was freakishly hot here in...
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Leanne Menzo
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Turn The Page
Dear Addie, I sat down to write to you and honestly didn't know where to begin. We are slowly falling into our new normal with the recent...
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Leanne Menzo
Aug 15, 20246 min read
Waiting To Exhale
Dear Addie, In life change is inevitable. It happens whether we want it to or not and so often when we least expect it. This week, in...
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