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My Best Friend’s Death — and My Own Survival — Taught Me the Vulnerability of Joy

Embracing 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, 2021

My Best Friend’s Death — and My Own Survival — Taught Me the Vulnerability of Joy

Aug 24, 2021

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Modern Parent

5 things I want you to know about my autistic kid

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month

Apr 19, 2021

5 things I want you to know about my autistic kid

Apr 19, 2021

Confronting our privilege

How to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

Mar 26, 2021

Confronting our privilege

Mar 26, 2021

Published in
Modern Parent

PART 2 — Returning to ourselves: how I’m making peace with “me” in motherhood

Becoming 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, 2021

PART 2 — Returning to ourselves: how I’m making peace with “me” in motherhood

Mar 16, 2021

Published in
Modern Parent

Uprooting 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, 2021

Uprooting my own ableism as I parent my special needs son

Mar 5, 2021

Published in
Modern Parent

Returning to ourselves

How I’m making peace with “me” in motherhood

Feb 27, 2021

Returning to ourselves

Feb 27, 2021

To beat the pandemic blues, I’m ditching “motivation”

How growing in discipline — gently and graciously — has brought me wellness and joy

Feb 17, 2021

To beat the pandemic blues, I’m ditching “motivation”

Feb 17, 2021

Published in
Modern Parent

A letter to my son

On reveling in the present moment as you grow into all that you are: autistic, loving, joyful, and free

Feb 8, 2021

A letter to my son

Feb 8, 2021

Doing what makes me come alive

In 2021, I decided that I’m going to write.

Jan 29, 2021

Doing what makes me come alive

Jan 29, 2021

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Modern Parent

Fears, “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 Bevere

Jan 25, 2021

Fears, “Shoulds,” and Treasure Hunts

Jan 25, 2021

Ellie Hunja

Ellie Hunja

I write about parenting, social justice, faith, mental health, embracing autism, and more on EllieHunja.com. I love cheesecake, Motown, and good conversation.

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