Raw Literature: Asperger’s, Voice and the Search for Identity

My guest post features at Carrot Ranch today. I’m honoured for the opportunity to write about a subject close to my heart and share my passion for increasing awareness of the impact of Asperger’s on Aspies and their families, in the hopes of a better understanding.

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About Sherri Matthews

Once upon a time, Sherri emigrated from her native England to America and stayed for twenty years, raising her three children in California. Today, she lives in England's West Country with her family, shepherded by two little black cats. Always home, forever homesick.
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34 Responses to Raw Literature: Asperger’s, Voice and the Search for Identity

  1. LucciaGray's avatar LucciaGray says:

    Great post. Thanks for sharing. I can identify with many of your experiences and feelings.

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  2. Sue's avatar Sue says:

    What a marvellous, uplifting post, Sherri

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  3. Charli Mills's avatar Charli Mills says:

    Thank you for sharing your insights with us and for connecting the Summerhouse and the Ranch!

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  4. Mike M's avatar Mike M says:

    So wonderfully written and your empathy is so powerful and pure.

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  5. Heyjude's avatar Heyjude says:

    An interesting story Sherri; both you and Aspie daughter have had it tough recently. I wish you both a gentle and positive year ahead.

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  6. Marie A Bailey's avatar 1WriteWay says:

    Lovely post, Sherri. My best to you and your Aspie and the rest of your family.

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  7. mihrankalaydjianblog's avatar mihrank says:

    such beautiful post, positive energy and motivational!

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  8. Norah's avatar Norah says:

    Great post, Sherri, and nice to see you sharing it over at the Ranch. I think it is important to share information about the Aspie’s experience to help us all develop a little more understanding and acceptance.

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    • Hi Norah, thank you so much for your kind comment here and at the Ranch. I apologise for taking so long to reply to your comment here, but I found it in my spam just now, along with your comment on my Anthology book tour post. The good news is I’ve released you from spam prison, so you shouldn’t have any problem posting here now 🙂 I’ve had this same thing happen many times with WP and although Akismet always sort it out, they never can give a reason why it happens. Hopefully your other comments are going through on other posts now…

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  9. Beautiful and heart-rending Sherri. Your child seems to have hit upon the key: not to worry about our ethnic backgrounds or nationalities, but to search for that human connection with one another so vital to us all.

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  10. Tina Frisco's avatar Tina Frisco says:

    A profound post, Sher. It speaks to the ‘other’ in me. Beautifully written and video-worthy ❤

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  11. Lovely post Sherri. I commented over at the ranch.

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  12. Juliet's avatar Juliet says:

    I missed this piece last week at the Ranch. Sorry. It’s beautiful.

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