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What Does Every Day Love Look Like?
02-12-2026 Journey 43 - Love in Real Life (Connection, Support, and Small Moments) 💌
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Editor’s Note:
Valentine’s decorations are everywhere right now—but love isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re partnered, co-parenting, parenting solo, or rebuilding after a hard season, this issue is about connection in the ways that actually work for real families. You deserve support and moments of joy too. ❤️
FEEL GOOD
Opposites Attract (And Somehow It Works) 😂❤️
We’ve all heard the phrase “opposites attract”—like salt and pepper, chocolate and vanilla, sweet and sour, yin and yang.
If you’ve ever met my husband and me, you probably remember us… because we are very much that couple.
He’s blonde, blue-eyed, 6'4".
I’m Hispanic, black hair, brown eyes, and 5'2.5" (yes, the half counts).
He grew up like a typical American boy starting out on a farm.
I grew up in the big Mexico City.
He’s a smart engineer: practical, efficient, and logical.
Me? I’ve been told I “make things complicated”… which is honestly just an interesting way to say I have a big imagination.
And when I start a sentence with, “I have a crazy idea…” he immediately braces himself for what’s about to come out of my mouth next. LOL 😂
Seeing Valentine’s splashed across the stores is a reminder: don’t take the people you love for granted.
And also—don’t wait for a holiday or birthday to celebrate love.
One day after a gym class, I walked past this car and it made me smile. I felt a little nudge:

Be spontaneous. Do the little things.
Because here’s the truth: love looks different in different seasons.
Sometimes it’s sparkly and loud. Sometimes it’s quiet and steady. Sometimes it’s survival-mode.
But the kind that matters most?
The “everyday, any day” love. The love that shows up in the ordinary.
Today I just want to thank my husband for loving me every day—in the big ways, the small ways, and especially the ordinary ways. ❤️
And if Valentine’s feels tender this year—if you’re doing life solo, grieving, or just exhausted—please know this: you’re still worthy of being celebrated. Love shows up in many forms, and you deserve it too.
Love is built in the small moments you repeat Not just one big day.
What’s one small “everyday love” thing someone does for you that you’ve started to overlook?
What’s one small gesture you can do this week that says “I see you”? even if it’s in front of a mirror?
What season are you in right now—sparkly, steady, or survival-mode—and what would support look like in this season?
What’s your favorite “any day” way to show love (to a spouse, a friend, your kids, or yourself)?
TRAVEL WELL
This Valentine’s- Make It Low-Stress & And Sensory-Friendly 🌙
This weekend is a first for us: after 30 years of marriage, we’re going out of town for Valentine’s Day.
We were invited to attend a book launch party—and the day starts with a 5K, then a full day of fun, and ends with an evening gala.
I honestly can’t remember the last time we went out to dinner on Valentine’s. Restaurants are usually crowded and loud, and we tend to prefer something quieter.
Here are ways to make Valentine’s meaningful for any family setup—partnered, solo, co-parenting, with kids, without kids, with friends, with your village.
The goal: connection (not perfection) ❤️

Whether it’s a gala weekend or nuggets at home, your celebration counts.
Love doesn’t need a reservation—it needs intention.
What kind of Valentine’s would actually feel supportive for your family this year—quiet, playful, adventurous, or restful?
What’s one simple tradition you could repeat each year?
What’s one way you can make an outing more sensory-friendly (timing, breaks, comfort items, expectations)?
Pick one idea from above and do it in the next week. Then reply and tell me which one you chose (or share a photo if you feel like it)! 💙
THRIVE TOGETHER
The Love That Holds It All Together 💛 (and the Support System That Keeps You Standing)
Let’s be honest for a moment…
When was the last time you looked at your partner—really looked at them—not as your co-parent, not as the person who handles therapy pick-ups or manages IEP meetings… but as the person you fell in love with?
If you had to pause to think about it, you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
Raising a child with autism is one of the most beautiful, demanding, all-consuming journeys two people can share. But somewhere between the meltdowns, the sensory accommodations, the therapy schedules, and the sleepless nights, something quiet can happen:
The relationship that started it all begins to into the background.
And here’s the truth we don’t say out loud enough: when the adults are disconnected and depleted, your child’s safety net may be at risk.
That “adult team” might be two parents, co-parents, grandparents, a best friend, a neighbor, a therapist, or a chosen family… but the point is the same:
Your child needs you supported.
If You’re a Solo Parent Reading This… 💛
You are not “less than” because you’re carrying this without a partner. And you still need a safety net—for you.

Choose one tiny connection step and put it on the calendar in the next 48 hours. Then hit reply and tell me what you picked—I’ll cheer you on.
💌 Thank you for reading The Autism Passport. However your family looks, wherever you are in the journey, I’m glad you’re here.
Happy Valentine’s Day—in all the real-life, everyday ways. ❤️
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