Featuring “Grandma Bacon”! Mr. and Mrs. Bacon take a road trip with “Grandma Bacon” and discuss raising a child with Autism from a grandparent’s’ perspective. Grandma Bacon shares the story of the time she lost Eric. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:35 — 37.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
I said recently that I was sent off on this road trip without a map to follow. I was wrong. I had the perfect map: it was with me all along and drawn by the most loving and selfless person I have ever known. All I had to do was follow her example: give myself ...
In this Episode, Mr. Bacon speaks directly to his son and tries to explain his thoughts and feelings about this journey. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:00 — 15.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
In this episode, the Bacons discuss their marriage and how they have managed to keep it strong over the years. There is quite a bit of giggling… which may just be the secret. Enjoy. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:26 — 19.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
Take a car trip with Mr. and Mrs. Bacon as they discuss the early years, before and after Eric’s diagnosis: The signs, the instincts, the frustrations… and Mr. Bacon being a complete a$#. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:06 — 61.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
Attention Bacon Bits! We are so excited to announce the launch of our PODCAST! Here is Episode 0: “An Introduction”. In this episode, Mr. Bacon introduces himself and draws the roadmap for this new podcast adventure. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review with your feedback or suggestions. Coming soon (like, really soon): ...
I can’t take away her fears. But I can hold her, listen, and make her trust in her soul that she’ll never face them alone. I can’t melt away his anxiety. But I can support, comfort him, and be his rock. I can’t answer all of her tough questions. But I can listen and offer ...
It’s all about the experience. Eric has a few borderline obsessive compulsions. He loves to go to Target, Walmart, or BJ’s to buy a toy. What kid doesn’t, right? But, Eric specifically only wants to buy “Cars” characters. Yes, he has several dozen of each of them. We kind of just went with it for ...
Yes, you should be expected to put the needs of your children first. Yes, you should be expected to sacrifice greatly for their happiness. No, this does not mean you should be expected to feel guilty about, or bury your valid, honest emotions. No, you are not a bad parent for taking time to process ...
