Ann and Tina are two moms and friends who have, like many others, experienced great pain and also great joy throughout their lives. While they are far from experts in the mental health field, they have both separetely worked diligently and consistently to heal from their trauma, hurt and sometimes harsh realities that neither would have chosen for themselves. Ann and Tina will share life's journeys and discuss, discover and redefine the realities of what life brings and teaches. Through the ups and downs, Ann and Tina candidly talk about life's struggles and challenges with humor, transparency, compassion and love. Grab your favorite drink or snack and sit down with Ann and Tina as they dive into topics of trauma, pain, hope, therapy and anything in between. You are not alone. There is purpose in your pain and there is joy along the journey!
Tina's Transformation: A Raw and Emotional Exploration of Overcoming Life's Struggles on the Road Less Traveled
Can facing difficult situations make us stronger? Can our weaknesses actually become our strengths? Tina says YES! Tina and Ann go head on into healing on this episode as they explore the importance of doing more than just letting the pain in. Forging through, connection with others, letting love in and letting the depths of our pain, heal is where we can fully LIVE! Tina's inner resilience shines above her trials in this episode as she describes what it's like to be on the other side of the ...
2 Aug 2023
A Soul-Searching Journey on the Kalalau Trail: A Place where Treachery Meets Peace
Tina shares her soul-searching journey on the 22-mile Kalalau Trail. She takes us on an exhilarating journey as she finds herself on the narrow, rugged trail that landed her in front of the Jurassic Park backdrop. As she encountered monk seals, sea turtles, pigs and dangerous goats, she breathed in the awe-inspiring beauty of Kauai's landscape. Tina and her hiking partner, Jen, were forced to conquer 11 miles of the trail, in 10 hours, as a reported tropical storm, headed th...
18 Apr 2023
Autism and abuse
Autistic individuals can be targets as they have difficulties expressing what is really going on and they can have a hard time picking out the abuser in the room. Ann tells a story of abuse. Anyone who preys on the vulnerable and those who do not step up to help, should be held accountable. Church establishments included. To watch someone being abused and not do anything and blaming an autistic individual when the person abusing them is 20 years older, is just not ok. Here is her story....
17 Apr 2023
What is your Autism Quotient?
Take the Autism Quotient test with me and see how you score. Go to the link below and take the 50 question test. There are so many variables with a test like this, but you can see how you score today or score, in general. Try to answer them in how you do in general. Taking a test like this, even from a diagnosed autistic, can change from situation to situation and from even the people in the room. Let's take this together. Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) (psychology-tools.com) Making it with A...
13 Feb 2023
It's a Spectrum Baby
Autism SPECTRUM Disorder. Spectrum is the key word and so many people get this wrong. I have so many say to me well they don't look like they have autism or they make eye contact or they talk a lot or they have friends. Why do doctors NOT diagnose just because a 'symptom' of autism is not checked off? Let's discuss. Making it with Autism by Ann Kagarise. Youtube channel (429) Everything Spectrum - YouTube writing website Home / Ann Kagarise (writerannied.com) photography website https://auti...
6 Feb 2023
Shutdown or refusal
Autism shutdown can often times be mistaken for refusal. Can you tell the difference? An autistic adult explains. I discuss how shutdown can look like refusal but explain the differences. I talk about what it looks like in the classroom and how to tap into what a child is really telling the adults in the room. Shoot me a message at Making it with Autism Facebook page. Join and like my page. It means a great deal! Making it with Autism by Ann Kagarise. Youtube channel (...
27 Jan 2023
Meet the genius behind this Autism podcast hahahaha
This is the Intro! This is where you here all the wonderful things...wait...the horrible things...no that's not it...just tune in and let's talk Autism! Making it with Autism by Ann Kagarise. Youtube channel (429) Everything Spectrum - YouTube writing website Home / Ann Kagarise (writerannied.com) photography website https://autismspectrumphoto.etsy.com Thank you for your support! It genuinely means so much!
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