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#InMyOpinionFlashBlog2014 #Autism #Aspergers

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

This is part of a Flash Blog initated by Erin Clemens When it comes to advocacy, I do at times struggle with wanting to lift others up while trying to make sure that I am clear that I can not … Continue reading →

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Global Autism Outreach – The Really, Really Like Me Project

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

When I created this blog, I had intentions of writing something and hoping the world would read it. It was a naive dream but I don’t give up easily. At first I was not sure what I wanted the blog … Continue reading →

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Dear World

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Gretchen Venters
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Perseverance

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

When I was young, I knew that one day I would become a leader. As time went on, my brain learned how scary it can be just to be in this world -never mind be confident enough to be a … Continue reading →

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About: “Really, Really Like Me”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

This year, I have felt the call to advocate for the Autism Community like never before. I’ve written and published two books of poetry, but I knew this challenge was going to be different. As an individual who is on … Continue reading →

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Beyond Hello – My Aspergian Philosophy on Friendship

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

“My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement.” Joe … Continue reading →

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