06/02/2026
"Find joy in the everyday" - Rose’s journey*
Abram can truly be a joy, but he can also make me walk on eggshells – and maneuver around landmines instead of setting them off. I spent many of the early years unintentionally setting off those landmines.
He is driven and dedicated to any task he takes on. He does his own laundry, and he even folds it, which is more than I can expect even from myself.
Abram loves pushing buttons, sometimes figuratively but always literally. We have found that the trick is to turn his obsession into something that works for us. I can give Abram a choice and make sure I would be happy with either option.
Whether Abram chooses to load the dishwasher or start a load of laundry, I love the result either way. A few years ago, Abram took to handwashing dishes, and you won’t hear this mama complaining!
This was a huge milestone for us because he had conquered some sensory issues, and I am delighted with the result. When I focus on the joy Abram brings me, I can appreciate the positive side of simple, everyday things.
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*Rose Morris is Founder & President of The Safety Sleeper by Abram’s Nation