Zola In Recovery

If you ever had a “move back in with your parents” stage, you have no business judging homeless people. The only difference between you and them is you were privileged enough to have a fallback.

Taryn is so excited for Halloween. I’m going to take her around the block to go trick or treat and I’m just praying that everyone is nice to her. She may be in her 20’s, but she doesn’t really understand “too old to trick or treat,” and I’m not going to ruin the holiday for her. Here’s hoping everyone is kind. My neighbors across the street don’t usually pass out candy but they’re getting something special for her, so at least I know without a doubt she won’t be let down. 💜 #autisminclusion #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autism #kindness

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10 years probation or 30 days in jail- you have to pick one, which one are you picking?

Taryn’s Special Olympics team is fundraising, and we need your help! In just a few weeks, I’ve already seen how much this program means to her. She’s making friends, coming out of her shell, building confidence, and finding a place where she belongs. As her mom, that means so much to me. They help so many other athletes build confidence, make connections, and reach their potential, too. Every dollar helps cover things like practices, travel to and from competitions, and more, making these opportunities possible. If you’d like to donate, please use the link or scan the QR code, and be sure to write “Team Taryn” in the comments (she can earn a prize for collecting a certain number of donations, which makes it extra fun for her). 😊 Prefer cash, check, or another form of electronic payment? Totally fine. Message me, and we’ll work it out! I can even provide a receipt for tax purposes. Any amount helps, and sharing this post helps us reach more people. Thank you for supporting Taryn, the other athletes, and all the possibilities ahead of them. And thank you for supporting Special Olympics Oregon, Union County. ❤️🏆🥇⛹🏼‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️🎳 Link: support.soor.org/campaign/un…

Taryn’s Special Olympics team is fundraising, and we need your help! In just a few weeks, I’ve already seen how much this program means to her. She’s making friends, coming out of her shell, building confidence, and finding a place where she belongs. As her mom, that means so much to me. They help so many other athletes build confidence, make connections, and reach their potential, too. Every dollar helps cover things like practices, travel to and from competitions, and more, making these opportunities possible. If you’d like to donate, please use the link or scan the QR code, and be sure to write “Team Taryn” in the comments (she can earn a prize for collecting a certain number of donations, which makes it extra fun for her). 😊 Prefer cash, check, or another form of electronic payment? Totally fine. Message me, and we’ll work it out! I can even provide a receipt for tax purposes. Any amount helps, and sharing this post helps us reach more people. Thank you for supporting Taryn, the other athletes, and all the possibilities ahead of them. And thank you for supporting Special Olympics Oregon, Union County. ❤️🏆🥇⛹🏼‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️🎳 Link: support.soor.org/campaign/un…

The other day, Taryn came downstairs, gave me a hug, and carefully said, “May I please have bacon, oval eggs, toast with butter, and coffee for breakfast?” She calls hard boiled eggs oval eggs for whatever reason. She spoke slowly and you could tell she put a lot of thought into this un-prompted sentence. I wouldn’t be surprised if she practiced before coming downstairs, because it was perfect. Taryn communicates pretty well, but full sentences are still rare, especially without being prompted. She typically uses gestures or says two to three words to let you know what she wants. Although it was MY birthday, I cooked her breakfast exactly as she asked. I feel like the grammar, the manners, and the unprompted sentence was a huge gift in and of itself. Never did I think I’d be grateful to be cooking someone else breakfast on my birthday, but here we are. 💜 #autismawareness #AutismInclusion #autismacceptance #echolalia #autism

It’s my birthday and I’m definitely feeling the love.

My birthday is next week. Please don’t feel obligated to, but if anyone wants to send me a card, I’d love and appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Zola M PO Box 1500 La Grande, OR. 97850

This hurts my feelings a little. Even with 40 cents off per gallon, I still got up to $70. I’m lucky that I barely have to drive. I feel so bad for people that have to commute.

I always wondered why they don’t make low carb tortilla chips, then I realized I can just do it myself. So delicious. 😍🤷🏻‍♀️

Taryn signing the back of one of her art pieces before it gets shipped out. 🥰 #BiggestPicture #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #tarynisabellaart

I just listed some stuff on Depop. Handmade Biggest Picture greeting cards- $5 each or 5 for $20. Check it out- if you don’t see anything you like, keep checking back because there’s new stuff all the time. See something you like but it’s a little out of your budget? Make me an offer. All profits go toward Taryn’s 2027 Disney trip. Check out our shop here: depop.app.link/gnxsbdTaR6b

I really just love this kid so much. She really makes the world a better place. #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisminclusion #circus #autismmomlife

Biggest Picture greeting cards. 💜 #biggestpicture #tarynisabellaart #autisminclusion #autismacceptance #autismmomlife

Taryn and I have been having a blast collaborating. She thinks it’s cool that I’m using her art to make more art, and that she’s even making a little money from it. All profits from anything having to do with Taryn or Biggest Picture go directly into savings for her Disney trip next year. All pieces are for sale on Depop under my Zola in Recovery account. #autismmomlife #autisminclusion #biggestpicture #handmade #tarynisabellaart

What time is it? Well, it’s five past Invader Zim, quarter to My Little Pony. (For sale on Depop, all profits go to Taryn’s Disney trip) #autismawareness #autismacceptance #BiggestPicture #TarynIsabellaArt