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Steph Megliorino

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Rebuilding in real time with Jesus
& advocating for inclusion over @boundless.sgv.
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“Drivey drives” and chasing sunsets have always been a form of regulation for all of us in this neurodivergent household, not just the littles. Sometimes it’s the simplest things: a drive, the kids talking in the back, and a sunset out the window. I’m loving that we get to catch these sunsets earlier now.

How is your neurodivergent household adjusting to the time change? What’s helping with regulation and the routine shift? by @stephmegliorino

We’re all just doing our best. It’s our first time here on Earth, after all.

Hopefully, I get it right before my time is up. by @stephmegliorino

Senior year is already flying by, and I get why everyone says, “Don’t blink.” I’ve been finding little ways to make these moments feel special for him and our family. How are you celebrating your senior’s special moments like this?

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Send this to another parent celebrating their senior this year. 🫶🏼 by @stephmegliorino

Long story short, my first day without the kids at the beginning of my divorce was terrifying. My youngest had just turned one, and I couldn’t imagine being away from them, even though I knew it was part of what I had to do.

I didn’t know then that Jesus would meet me in those moments when everything was quiet except my thoughts, and walk with me through the healing I’ve had to do over the last few years. It was hard, but it didn’t stay that hard.

Two years after separating, with my divorce finalized a few months ago, I find myself grateful for these quiet moments I once feared. If you’re at the beginning of it, I hope you know it does get better with Jesus. by @stephmegliorino

But for real, lately I’ve realized how many people don’t see how hard our kids try to “fit in” 😩. My kids have spent hours in therapy just learning how to socialize and connect with others.

As a mama bear, sometimes I have to remember that some kids just haven’t been taught how to accept others. I didn’t grow up knowing much about autism either. But now that I do, it really irks me when my child tries to talk to someone and they don’t respond.

So please, respond to my kids. Make room for the ones who might be awkward or the ones talking up a storm. You might not know what they’re talking about or why they’re being so friendly, but they’re literally just putting their skills to use.

And please don’t make me go home and repent for standing up for my kids. 🫶🏼😆 by @stephmegliorino

Well…🎪🤹🎢🎠 by @stephmegliorino

I hate haunted houses… crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious. 👻

The real scary stuff is leaving your kids’ future unplanned. Have you made a plan for the “what ifs”? by @stephmegliorino

I am not glamorizing divorce.
I still believe in marriage, especially one that’s rooted in God. 🎯

Buuut if life has you starting over like me, you might as well be intentional about how you’re rebuilding.

Make your money. Take care of your body. Get your affairs in order. Protect your babies. And don’t forget to enjoy the life you’re working so hard to create.

The goal was never to do it all alone, but if this is the season God has you in, what are you doing differently this time around? by @stephmegliorino

Sometimes it’s just having one less child with me while I tweeze my brows in peace. 🙃

Sometimes respite is self-care.

Sometimes it’s errands.

Sometimes it’s work.

So let’s help another mom out.

What do you actually use your respite time for?

Drop your answer in the comments so the next mom scrolling can steal an idea. by @stephmegliorino

Every now and then I need a little reminder that I still got it. 🤗

I may wear a few different hats these days, but lash artist is still one of them. by @stephmegliorino

I thought I needed a whole “Sunday reset” to get ready for the week. But to be real, I needed a spiritual one. 😅

Service today was about revival + repentance, and the reminder that convicted me was that I can’t keep asking God to change me while ignoring the things I already know I need to lay down.

Because I HAVE come a long way.

But there are still little things I brush off because they don’t seem like a big deal.

How I spend my time.
What I keep putting off.
The habits I know I need to work on.
Even saying God is first while sometimes giving Him whatever time is left after my day is done 🫠

Ooof.

I can plan out the kids’ schedules, appointments, clients, school, everything that needs to happen this week, but maybe my Sunday reset also needs to include asking myself what I need to lay down before I carry it into another week.

So tonight it’s less “how do I cram everything in this week?”

And much more… what needs to be different this week?

Maybe you needed this kind of Sunday reset too.

🤎 by @stephmegliorino

A little sneak peek at what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. 👀

This December, we’re bringing something new to our community, with both the caregiver and child in mind.

We’re especially excited about incorporating DIR/Floortime principles, movement, connection, and opportunities for our kids to explore what they’re capable of.

Three organizations, one shared vision, and a whole lot of heart behind this one.

More to come from Boundless, @delhavencommunity & @neuroembrace! by @stephmegliorino