Tag Archives: privilege

Love more loudly…

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Wednesday morning after the US election my sister, Michelle, shared: “What I will tell my children this morning…?  It’s not enough to be kind and believe in the good. We must love more loudly. We must make inclusion thunder. We … Continue reading →

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Leaning into my Hypocrisy

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Sometimes the things I know to be right and true, the things I aspire to, do not come easily to me in the tired-out end-of-the-day moments. Those are the times when I may not be at my best: my patience … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I cringe: Leaning into my discomfort

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Sometimes I read something that I’ve written long ago – and I  cringe. Sometimes I am tempted to change a few words to reflect what I know now. But there is a usefulness to this. It is a way of … Continue reading →

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Easy Silence Part 2: The Yin and Yang of Privilege and Empowerment

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have been reflecting on privilege… and perhaps entertaining the loss of it as we work to find our place and way to support others in the autism community. I have been raised with privilege (not riches and extravagance – … Continue reading →

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