I Write Hard Things

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Writer, mother, ocean lover. I Write Hard Things, stories of an unexpected life raising black, autistic sons while in the institution (marriage). I'm on a healing journey. I invite you along for the ride. Let's learn together.

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About Karen Wesley

Writing & healing from years of intense mothering. I am a mental health/autism advocate, guiding autistic adult sons as they navigate life. I write about my late dx ADHD, caregiving & a 30-year marriage held together w/string ๐Ÿงต& paper clips ๐Ÿ“Ž

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