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?12 min read·Aug 24, 2021--2--2
Ellie HunjainModern Parent5 things I want you to know about my autistic kidIn honor of Autism Acceptance Month6 min read·Apr 19, 2021--1--1
Ellie HunjaConfronting our privilegeHow to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.8 min read·Mar 26, 2021--1--1
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…9 min read·Mar 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…5 min read·Mar 5, 2021----
Ellie HunjainModern ParentReturning to ourselvesHow I’m making peace with “me” in motherhood9 min read·Feb 27, 2021--1--1
Ellie HunjaTo beat the pandemic blues, I’m ditching “motivation”How growing in discipline — gently and graciously — has brought me wellness and joy12 min read·Feb 17, 2021--1--1
Ellie HunjainModern ParentA letter to my sonOn reveling in the present moment as you grow into all that you are: autistic, loving, joyful, and free4 min read·Feb 8, 2021--1--1
Ellie HunjaDoing what makes me come aliveIn 2021, I decided that I’m going to write.3 min read·Jan 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 Bevere5 min read·Jan 25, 2021--1--1