Facing Autism in Indiana

Blue Dragon Avatar

Brian’s Poem. /// In the fourth grade, I asked my mom why I had a…

Being the Key

Lisa’s story. She is 48. Watch the reading of Lisa’s story from the Facing Autism…

Changing Normal

Kim’s Story.  She is 41. /// I didn’t learn that my daughter, who is now…

All I Can Give

Haley’s Story. She is 36. /// You know, some people think that you are valuable based…

Pay Attention

The Facing Project is a community storytelling project that connects people through stories to strengthen…

Journaling

Becca’s Story.  She is 30. /// I decided that in spite of what the doctors…

Drive

Marie’s Story.  She is 36. /// It started with the virus, when Leslie was three. …

This is My Son

Belinda’s story. She is 42. /// Gabriel, my 13-year-old son, has been a better gift…

Mine

Christine’s story.  She is 43. /// People often ask me if—knowing what I know now—would…

My Son, The Prom King

Emma’s story. She is 42. /// My story is a lot different than parents who have…

Ask

Dana’s Story. She is 39. /// Ask. Ask why she doesn’t always make eye contact.…

Healing is Believing

Angela’s story. She is 43. /// The circus curtains in the boys’ room were iridescent.…

Thriving in the Unknown

Allison’s story. She is 34. /// It rocks your world.  It really does. Having a…

Home Plate

Dennis’s Story. He is 32. Watch the reading of Dennis’s story from the Facing Autism…

Tackle

Chad’s Story.  He is 36. Watch the reading of Chad’s story from the Facing Autism…