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The Thought That Nearly Broke Me as an Autism & Special Needs Mom

Identity Alchemy: Why “I’m not enough” became the most important story I had to challenge.

May 13, 2026·6 min readRead →
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What It Means to “Inhabit” Your Life

You are not just managing a life. You are living one.

Apr 25, 2026·7 min readRead →
Cheniece Patrick Hi, I’m Cheniece.

Autism & special needs mom of two, writing my way back to myself — one honest letter at a time.

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  • 1How to Get Out of Survival Mode as an Autism or Special Needs Mom (or as ANY Caregiver)
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