Why Us & Why Now?
Between the two of us, we've spent 35 years parenting 6 amazing, neurodivergent humans. After a decade of friendship and countless conversations about the delight, hilarity, & the hard of our parenting journeys, we decided it's high time we share our experiences with all of you. Not only that, we're proud to share our kids with you in each and every episode, always with their dignity at the tippy top of our minds. There's no reason to go it alone, friends, so here we are. Grab a beverage and go hide in a closet nearest you.
Our Friendship Story
We (Kristen and Gwen) met at a burger joint in Littleton, Colorado 10 years ago at an autism mom support group that Kristen had birthed years prior. She was raising triplets, all diagnosed with autism at various times in their childhoods, desperate for a community that could relate to her alien lifestyle. This group grew and became a safe space for parents and caregivers to speak openly and find connection.
Gwen, raising two kids through adoption, and one with autism, silently observed Kristen throughout the night, noting her openness and soft nature, and appreciating her well-placed sarcasm and snark. She knew Kristen would become her person, and she was correct. Kristen found in Gwen a safe place to find support and acceptance, and someone who entertains her endlessly.
Four years ago, Gwen moved to Michigan, forcing our bantering from live to over Marco Polo. Because we would literally resort to playing dead in our respective lives without the banter. Recognizing and sitting in the impossibly hard truths as well as peeing our pants laughing and delighting over these same truths are what keep us upright. Thanks for visiting! We couldn't be more pleased to welcome you.
