Tag: distance learning

• My Pandemic is Different than Yours

  For nearly two years I have been physically and emotionally cloistered from the world. I have fibromyalgia and several other autoimmune diseases which result in chronic pain. I did not want COVID-19 on top of everything I’m already struggling to manage. My husband has underlying medical conditions and my three kids have autism, putting every…

  Cynthia Zorabedian

  January 26, 2022

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  autism, autism mom, autistic, autoimmune diseases, booster, COVID, COVID vaccine, covid-19, distance learning, homeschooling, pandemic, social distancing

• I’m COVID, how are you? Relearning how to speak to people during a pandemic.

  There’s a comedian, Brian Regan, who does this funny bit about not being able to properly speak English, his native language. “I know enough English to get by, like, I could order in a restaurant and stuff. ‘I want Ham! One ham please, to eating the ham! Bring ham to eating the ham, please!’ You…

  Cynthia Zorabedian

  April 13, 2021

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  autism, autistic, autoimmune diseases, COVID, covid-19, distance learning, invisible disabilities, pandemic side effects, socially awkward

• Our Second Grade Teacher is Fucking with Leprechaun Traditions

  

  You don’t change your horse midstream. Dueling Irish mythologies are bringing down my house thanks to my least favorite teacher.

  Cynthia Zorabedian

  March 16, 2021

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  distance learning, Gen X, growing up in the 80s, I hate homeschooling, insane mama, Irish, leprechaun trap, St. Patrick's Day, tradition

• There’s a Special Joy to Fridays Again!

  I am not shy in my distain for distance learning. I am running in three directions, beholden to the school district’s schedule and rules, only they’re happening in my house! I mean, ok, I do bend/ignore their rules whenever I can, I won’t lie. And I take satisfaction in yelling about did you flush the…

  Cynthia Zorabedian

  January 8, 2021

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  anxiety, autism mom, covid-19, distance learning, I hate homeschooling, motherhood, pandemic, weird family outings

• WTAF: Special Needs Education During the Pandemic

  I try to be funny and encouraging and post about the little victories. But there are days when the grind that is parenting children with special needs is just overwhelmingly impossible. It doesn’t FEEL impossible, it’s like, actually impossible. How we make it to bedtime each day most often feels like it involved magic. Now,…

  Cynthia Zorabedian

  October 10, 2020

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  autistic autism, covid-19, distance learning, fighting the schools, homeschooling, IEP, pandemic, special needs parents