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Aug 24, 2021

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?

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

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Apr 19, 2021

5 things I want you to know about my autistic kid

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month

5 things I want you to know about my autistic kid

Ellie Hunja

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Mar 26, 2021

Confronting our privilege

How to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

Confronting our privilege

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Mar 16, 2021

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…

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

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Mar 5, 2021

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…

Uprooting my own ableism as I parent my special needs son

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Feb 27, 2021

Returning to ourselves

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

Returning to ourselves

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Feb 17, 2021

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

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

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

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Feb 8, 2021

A letter to my son

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

A letter to my son

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Jan 29, 2021

Doing what makes me come alive

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

Doing what makes me come alive

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Jan 25, 2021

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

Fears, “Shoulds,” and Treasure Hunts

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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