#glasschild — Public Fediverse posts

The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness

Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/

The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness

Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/

The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness

Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/

The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness

Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/

The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness

Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/

Treading Lightly: Memories of a Glass Child

A personal memoir of growing up as a “glass child” in the 1980s, overlooked while a sibling’s autism demanded the spotlight. This story explores family, trauma, resilience, and the journey toward understanding and healing in an era before autism was widely recognized—especially in girls.

https://dreamspacestudio.net/treading-lightly-memories-of-a-glass-child/