Playing with Others »
Expanding myself along with Joaquin is a strong theme in my parenting. I’m currently seeing both of us at the edge of this big frontier: “Playing” with unpredictable others.
Mafe Maria: Personal stories by autism parent mentor, Maria Stultz
When somebody’s behavior challenges me, freedom and self-expansion are quickly realized if I use the stimulus as a mirror of myself. I change, and “the mirrors” reflect my expansion by dissolving the stimulus.
Expanding myself along with Joaquin is a strong theme in my parenting. I’m currently seeing both of us at the edge of this big frontier: “Playing” with unpredictable others.
Stimulus at Kiki’s bowling class made me realize my fear regarding kids around him. By dissolving my fear I gave myself joy and the chance that Kiki will mirror my shift and expand in this area.
Pursuing growth opportunities for Kiki through musical training, I was challenged by the stimulus that came with it. The experience expanded us both beyond the sheer powers of music.