PinnedEllie HunjaMy Best Friend’s Death — and My Own Survival — Taught Me the Vulnerability of JoyEmbracing joy means braving uncertainty and facing our fear of loss. So when our worst fears come true, how do we keep leaning into joy?Aug 24, 20212Aug 24, 20212
Ellie HunjainModern Parent5 things I want you to know about my autistic kidIn honor of Autism Acceptance MonthApr 19, 20211Apr 19, 20211
Ellie HunjaConfronting our privilegeHow to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.Mar 26, 20211Mar 26, 20211
Ellie HunjainModern ParentPART 2 — Returning to ourselves: how I’m making peace with “me” in motherhoodBecoming a mother is beautiful, thrilling, and deeply fulfilling. It’s also all-consuming, and can bring us to a place where we have…Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
Ellie HunjainModern ParentUprooting my own ableism as I parent my special needs son“Parents need to focus on healing and empowering themselves. They must shift their beliefs about autism. Once the parent knows who they…Mar 5, 2021Mar 5, 2021
Ellie HunjainModern ParentReturning to ourselvesHow I’m making peace with “me” in motherhoodFeb 27, 20211Feb 27, 20211
Ellie HunjaTo beat the pandemic blues, I’m ditching “motivation”How growing in discipline — gently and graciously — has brought me wellness and joyFeb 17, 20211Feb 17, 20211
Ellie HunjainModern ParentA letter to my sonOn reveling in the present moment as you grow into all that you are: autistic, loving, joyful, and freeFeb 8, 20211Feb 8, 20211
Ellie HunjaDoing what makes me come aliveIn 2021, I decided that I’m going to write.Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
Ellie HunjainModern ParentFears, “Shoulds,” and Treasure Hunts“I learned a long time ago that my children would inherit one of two things: either God’s promises, or my fears.” — Lisa BevereJan 25, 20211Jan 25, 20211